Classic Vegan Tiramisu

ByHannah Peterson

Classic Vegan Tiramisu

Rich • Creamy • No-Bake • Dairy-Free

If you’ve been craving a luxurious, cloud-soft dessert that tastes like it came straight out of an Italian café, this Vegan Tiramisu is the recipe to save. It’s got everything you love about the classic—bold espresso-soaked layers, velvety cream, and a generous dusting of cocoa—but made completely plant-based and unbelievably easy.

Each bite is a dreamy combination of sweetness, coffee, and melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. Truly the kind of dessert that makes everyone ask for seconds (and the recipe!).

🥣 Ingredients

For the Cream Layer:

  • 1 ½ cups vegan mascarpone (or blend: soaked cashews + coconut cream + lemon juice)
  • 1 cup coconut cream (chilled overnight)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Coffee Layer:

  • 1 ½ cups strong brewed espresso or dark coffee
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
  • Optional: 1 tbsp rum or Kahlúa (vegan-friendly)

For the Layers:

  • Vegan ladyfingers (or vanilla sponge cake slices)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the coffee dip

Brew strong espresso and mix with maple syrup. Set aside to cool.

2️⃣ Make the creamy filling

In a mixing bowl, whip the coconut cream until light and fluffy.
Add vegan mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Beat until velvety-smooth.

3️⃣ Soak the ladyfingers

Quickly dip each ladyfinger (don’t oversoak!) into the cooled espresso mixture.
Lay them in the bottom of your dish to form a full first layer.

4️⃣ Add the cream layer

Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers.
Repeat with another coffee-soaked layer and the remaining cream.

5️⃣ Chill & dust

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for rich flavor).
Dust generously with cocoa powder just before serving.

🌿 Tips for the Perfect Vegan Tiramisu

✨ Use super strong coffee to get that classic tiramisu depth.
✨ Chill overnight for restaurant-level creaminess.
✨ Add a dash of rum for authentic Italian flair (optional but amazing).
✨ Use a silicone spatula to get that perfectly smooth top layer.
✨ Gluten-free? Just swap in GF sponge cake or GF vegan ladyfingers.

🍽 Perfect For

✔ Dinner parties
✔ Romantic desserts
✔ Make-ahead treats
✔ Coffee lovers everywhere

This Vegan Tiramisu is pure decadence—deep coffee flavor, silky cream, and irresistible cocoa magic. Once you make it, it’ll become your go-to showstopper dessert. ☕🤎

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