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How To Make A Delicious And Easy Tiramisu

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Are you looking on How To Make A Delicious And Easy Tiramisu? This is one of my FAVORITE desserts and I canโ€™t wait for you to try it as well.  Thereโ€™s something absolutely perfect about the smooth texture of Tiramisu that has me forever coming back for more. If youโ€™re looking for a dessert that wonโ€™t let you down, this is the one for you. Itโ€™s a simple way to make homemade tiramisu that tastes amazing! 

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One thing you may notice a little different about his recipe is not using Mascarpone but all cream cheese and sour cream.  Many prefer this taste and sometimes itโ€™s easier to buy cream cheese, or like me, keep it on hand.

Be certain to check out my GREEK YOGURT BERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS for another truly simple sweet treat. You can never have too many dessert recipes to enjoy! 

How To Make A Delicious And Easy Tiramisu

Who doesnโ€™t love coffee while theyโ€™re eating something sweet? But with this simple dessert recipe, you actually have that coffee flavor inside the dessert. Caffeine and sweetness? Yes, please! 

The best part about making tiramisu is that you only need a handful of simple ingredients to get started. Youโ€™ll find out that once you make this easy recipe, youโ€™ll be wanting to make it all the time. 

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  • ยฝ cup strong brewed coffee cooled 
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened 
  • โ…” cup sugar 
  • 2 cups sour cream 
  • ยผ cup milk โ€“ Do not use skim milk
  • ยฝ teaspoon vanilla 
  • 2 โ€“ 3oz packages of ladyfingers
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa 

Make certain to gather up all the ingredients before getting started! This is one recipe that you donโ€™t want to miss! 

Ready to learn the steps to make tiramisu? Itโ€™s just so fast and easy to do! 

How to make Tiramisu

Combine coffee and liqueur, set aside.

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth then add sour cream, milk, and vanilla and mix til well blended.

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Place one package of ladyfingers in an unprepared 8ร—8 dish.

Brush with ยฝ the coffee mixture.

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Top with ยฝ cream cheese mixture.

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Repeat process.

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Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.

Sift on cocoa just before serving.

easy-and-delicious-tiramisu-my-home-and-travels-sifted cocoa on top

How do you store leftover tiramisu? 

If youโ€™re lucky enough to have some leftovers, Iโ€™m jealous! This means that youโ€™ll be able to enjoy this delicious recipe the next day as well! 

Just be certain to put it into a container with a lid so that the air doesnโ€™t get to it and dry it out. 

Does Tiramisu really come from Italy?

It does! This is why youโ€™ll find it in most Italian restaurants and high up on the dessert menu. 

Does Tiramisu contain alcohol?

Sometimes it does! This recipe doesnโ€™t but if you want to add in some alcohol, you totally can! Make certain to share the recipe with me so I can give it a try, too! 

What drink pairs well with Tiramisu?

I enjoy this dessert with coffee but you can also pair it with wine as well. It has such a nice coffee flavoring that I find it to be the perfect ending to a hearty meal. 

How far ahead can you make Tiramisu?

If you need some prep time to make Tiramisu, you can make it 1-2 days ahead of time and have it waiting in the fridge. 

See how simple and easy this recipe can be? Itโ€™s going to be a huge hit with anyone that you decide to share it with! 

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How To Make A Delicious And Easy Tiramisu

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This simple Tiramisu recipe is simple and easy to make!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ยฝ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • โ…” cup sugar
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ยผ cup milk - do not use skim milk
  • ยฝ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - 3oz packages of ladyfingers
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa

Instructions

Combine coffee and liqueur, set aside 

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth then add sour cream, milk, and vanilla and mix til well blended.

Place one package of lady fingers in an unprepared 8x8 dish 

Brush with ½ the coffee mixture 

Top with ½ cream cheese mixture

Repeat process 

Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours 

Sift on cocoa just before serving

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 475Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 232mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 8g

Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double-check against our estimates.

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Happy Travels, 

Rosemary

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4 Comments

  1. when the conversation turns to food, you’re on my favorite subject. I guess Tiramisu would be a close second
    behind Key Lime Pie.

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