Simple Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol – 3 Tasty Options!

Last Updated on August 17, 2022

A simple tiramisu recipe without alcohol is easy to make; you will find several of them in this article.

Tiramisu, a simple and classic Italian dessert, is made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese. The original recipe involves an alcoholic liqueur such as marsala wine or rum.

Simple Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol

There are several simple tiramisu recipes without alcohol to choose from if you want to make this popular dessert without the aforementioned ingredient.

 

Here are a few of our favorite recipes you may like to try yourself at home.

Simple Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol – Option 1: Tiramisu Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (for soaking ladyfingers)
• Ladyfingers
• Simple syrup and cocoa powder mixture for layering in the baking dish as mentioned above.

How to make

Step 1: Whip

Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (you can use a stand mixer or hand beater for this).

Step 2: Mix

Combine simple syrup, mascarpone cheese, and almond extract in a small mixing bowl, then fold in whipped cream.

Step 3: Dip, drizzle, spread, and repeat

Dip ladyfingers into the simple syrup mixture one at a time, then layer half of it on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been lined with plastic wrap. Drizzle simple syrup over them. Spread mascarpone mixture evenly over ladyfingers then repeat step 3 to create another layer. Finish with a final layer made up of simple syrup-dipped ladyfingers.

Step 4: Sift cocoa powder

Sift cocoa powder on top, followed by drizzling any extra simple syrup you may have leftover.

Step 5: Freeze

Cover tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap, then place in the freezer for 4 hours.

Step 6: Enjoy!

Serve simple tiramisu cake chilled by removing from the baking dish and cutting it into pieces.

Simple Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol – Option 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or simple syrup)
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 16 ladyfingers
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup simple syrup (for soaking the ladyfingers)
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1: Mix

Combine coffee, water, and brown sugar in a shallow bowl.

Step 2: Dip, base, and drizzle

Dip half of the ladyfingers into the mixture and place them on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been lined with plastic wrap. Drizzle some simple syrup over it.

Step 3: Mix and dip

Combine orange juice, lemon juice and cocoa powder in another shallow dish, then use it to dip remaining ladyfingers in one at a time.

Step 4: Layer

Layer ladyfingers, simple syrup, and cocoa powder mixture over the coffee-dipped ladyfingers in a baking dish.

Step 5: Spread the cheese

Combine mascarpone cheese with vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, then spread it out evenly over the ladyfingers layer.

Step 6: Whip

Combine simple syrup, heavy cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl then whip until stiff peaks form.

Step 7: Spread and sprinkle

Layer whipped cream on top of the mascarpone cheese layer, then sprinkle the top with cocoa powder.

Step 8: Let it rest and enjoy!

Cover up tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap, followed by foil. Place in fridge for 4 hours before serving.

Simple Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol – Option 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 16 ladyfingers
• 3 tablespoons simple syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Directions

Step 1: Mix

Combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well. The mixture should be smooth without any lumps. Set this aside.

Step 2: Dip, layer, and drizzle

Dip half of the ladyfingers into the simple syrup, then layer it at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been lined with plastic wrap. Drizzle simple syrup over them.

Step 3: Layer

Layer ladyfingers, simple syrup and ricotta mixture over the simple syrup-dipped ladyfingers in a baking dish.

Step 4: Pour

Pour simple syrup on top, followed by sprinkling cocoa powder.

Step 5: Let it rest and enjoy!

Cover up tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap followed by foil. Place in fridge for 4 hours before serving.

The simple syrup gives the same moistness to the ladyfingers as what alcohol does. It simply makes the ladyfingers moist, without adding any extra flavoring of alcohol to them. So if you want to make simple tiramisu with no alcohol, just substitute simple syrup for alcohol in the recipe.

Read more about The Tiramisu Liqueur Recipe

Simple Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol – Option 4

This recipe doesn’t involve making simple syrup.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 18 ounces chocolate wafer cookies
• 9 ounces dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup infused coffee

Directions:

Step 1: Melt

Melt dark chocolate with coffee on the stovetop or using a double boiler, then set aside to cool.

Step 2: Mix

Beat together mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Coat

In a large mixing bowl, sift a small amount of cocoa powder over chocolate wafers then gently stir to evenly coat the cookies with cocoa powder.

Step 4: Arrange and drizzle

Arrange half of the chocolate wafer cookies on the bottom of a round pan or baking dish, then drizzle 1/3 cup of coffee mixture over them.

Step 5: Spread, sprinkle, and repeat

Spread half of the mascarpone cheese mixture onto the cookie layer, followed by sprinkling with about a quarter of the remaining dark chocolate chips. Repeat this process for the second layer, following the same steps.

Step 6: Refrigerate and enjoy!

Cover tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving the cake.

Conclusion

These simple tiramisu recipes without alcohol might not be traditional, but they are simple to make – and absolutely delicious!

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