Easy Cream Cheese Tiramisu

Easy Cream Cheese Tiramisu

VegetarianNo-CookDessertItalian
Easy
20minutes
450kcal
6people

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A luxuriously creamy and simple no-bake tiramisu made with a tangy cream cheese and whipped cream filling, layered over coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

If you are looking for a show-stopping, no-bake dessert that comes together in a flash, this Easy Cream Cheese Tiramisu is the ultimate treat. Traditional tiramisu relies on mascarpone, but using everyday cream cheese creates a beautifully rich, tangy, and velvety layer that perfectly balances the robust coffee notes. This Easy Cream Cheese Tiramisu is wonderfully simple because it skips the raw eggs entirely, relying instead on freshly whipped cream folded into sweetened cream cheese for an incredibly airy yet decadent texture. The base of this dessert features delicate lady fingers, which are lightly soaked in a robust brew of instant coffee, ensuring every bite melts in your mouth while delivering a satisfying caffeine kick. Because it requires absolutely no baking, this dessert is perfect for warm weather, busy weeknights, or impromptu dinner parties where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The subtle tanginess of the cream cheese cuts through the sweetness of the sugar and the bitterness of the cocoa powder, making this Easy Cream Cheese Tiramisu incredibly balanced and dangerously easy to eat. Once layered, simply pop it in the fridge to let the flavors meld and the lady fingers soften into a cake-like perfection. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this delightful take on a classic Italian dessert will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Cream Cheese (about 1 standard block)
  • 240 ml Whipping Cream
  • 100 g Sugar (about ½ cup)
  • 5 g Vanilla Powder (about 1 tsp)
  • 10 g Instant Coffee Powder (about 2 tbsp)
  • 200 g Lady fingers (about 24 cookies)
  • 15 g Cocoa Powder (about 2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla powder until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. 3
    Gently fold the whipped whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until well combined and airy. Do not overmix.
  4. 4
    In a shallow dish, dissolve the instant coffee powder into 1.5 cups of warm water (or cold water if preferred).
  5. 5
    Quickly dip half of the lady fingers into the coffee mixture one by one (just 1-2 seconds per side so they do not become soggy), and arrange them in an even layer at the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. 6
    Spread half of the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the lady fingers.
  7. 7
    Dip the remaining lady fingers into the coffee mixture and arrange them as a second layer over the cream.
  8. 8
    Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. 9
    Use a fine sieve to dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
  10. 10
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.

Chef's Tips

  • Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before beating to avoid a lumpy filling.
  • Make sure your whipping cream is extremely cold so it whips up into stable peaks.
  • Do not soak the lady fingers for more than a second or two, otherwise, your dessert will become watery.

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