Name: Eggless Tiramisu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 1 package ladyfingers; 1 1/2 cups strong coffee or espresso, cooled; 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur or rum (optional); 1 cup cold heavy cream; 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, cold; 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste if you prefer a sweeter filling); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting; Chocolate curls or shaved chocolate (optional for holiday garnish); Chocolate-covered coffee beans or mint leaves (optional)

When the holiday rush hits, having a dessert that feels elegant without taking hours is a lifesaver, especially if you have a busy schedule.

This Quick Eggless Holiday Tiramisu is exactly what will make you happy.

It delivers all the classic flavors of creamy mascarpone, espresso-kissed ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa, but this simple method skips the fuss.

No eggs, no stovetop custard, and no overnight chilling required.

This is the perfect make-ahead or last-minute dessert for Christmas parties, hosting a dinner party, potlucks, or when unexpected guests knock on the door. With simple ingredients you may already have, this tiramisu is rich, impressive, and ready in under 20 minutes.

This can be layered in a simple baking dish, in elegant glassware, a springform pan, or any holiday dishes you want to serve it in. See more of our suggestions in this post.

This is an eggless tiramisu with lady fingers, sponge cake a no bake filling topped with whipped cream, hot fudge and dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder

Why You Will Love This Eggless and Easy Tiramisu Recipe

Fast:20 minutes start to finish. Eggless: No raw eggs, no custard—totally approachable for beginners.
Make-ahead: Perfect for busy holidays.
Adaptable: Add peppermint, chocolate chips, or swap coffee for hot cocoa for a kid-friendly version.
Simple Ingredients: Restaurant-quality flavor with pantry ingredients.

What does Tiramisu mean?

Loosely translated, tiramisù means "pick me up," and it has been picked up on practically every menu in America.
Since the early eighties, it has been one of the most famous Italian-American desserts, and like spaghetti and meatballs, it is far more prevalent here than in Italy.

Tips for Making the Best Tiramisu

Make It in Parfaits in Elegant Glassware for Faster Assembly: Layer the dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream in small glasses, jars, or dessert cups. Break or cut the ladyfingers into pieces so they fit easily. Parfaits chill faster, which means the flavors meld more quickly—ideal for last-minute holiday desserts. They also look elegant and festive with a sprinkle of cocoa or chocolate curls on top.
Don’t Oversoak the Ladyfingers: A quick 1–2 second dip on each side in the coffee mixture is enough. Don't oversoak the lady fingers. That will make them mushy and can cause the layers to collapse.
Keep the Cream Filling Cold: Cold heavy cream and mascarpone whip faster and create a thicker, more stable filling. If the mixture looks loose, refrigerate it for 10 minutes, then fold gently before layering.
Add Holiday Garnishes: Dust the top with cocoa powder, then add: Shaved chocolate. Hot fudge sauce, Crushed candy canes. Chocolate-covered espresso beans, Fresh raspberries, or mint sprigs. These instantly make the dessert look “holiday-ready.”
Kid-Friendly / No-Coffee Option: Dip ladyfingers in: Hot cocoa. Chocolate milk, Vanilla milk, Decaf coffee. Add mini chocolate chips between layers for extra fun.
Peppermint Tiramisu: Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the cream filling. Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixed with a little hot cocoa. Top with crushed candy canes.
Chocolate Lovers’ Tiramisu: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mascarpone mixture. Dip ladyfingers in a mix of coffee and chocolate liqueur. op with chocolate curls.
Gingerbread Holiday Tiramisu: Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the cream. Dip the ladyfingers in a mix of coffee and a touch of molasses or gingerbread syrup. Garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies.
Substitute for Mascarpone: If you don’t have mascarpone on hand, Whip 1 (8 oz) block of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Fold into the whipped cream mixture. It’s not traditional, but it works beautifully for quick tiramisu.
Substitute for Ladyfingers: Sponge cake cut into strips, Pound cake slices, Vanilla wafers, Soft ladyfingers (soak even quicker!), Shortbread for a richer twist.
Swap Coffee Liqueur: Amaretto, Rum, Kahlúa, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico

Pans and Tiramsu Presentation

Springform pan
Elegant glassware
8 x 8 glass dish
Holiday dessertware

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Yield: 10

Author: Claudia Lamascolo