Tiramisu Trifle
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This Tiramisu Trifle recipe includes delicious layers of coffee-kissed lady fingers, homemade sweetened whipped cream with rum, and cocoa powder. Quickly whip it up and toss it in the fridge overnight so it’s ready the next day for guests and family!
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Think tiramisu is only reserved for fancy restaurant menus? Think again! It’s actually so easy to make at home and great for any occasion. This Tiramisu recipe is a simplified version of the classic Italian dessert, without eggs or need for a double-boiler. It’s no bake and layered in a trifle bowl for a beautiful presentation. Perfect for holidays or anytime you’re getting together with a group.
Need something for a smaller group? Try my other easy Tiramisu recipe made in an 8×8 dish. And don’t miss my tiramisu dip which is the custard and uses the ladyfingers as dippers!
Is this an Authentic Tiramisu Recipe?
No. Traditional Tiramisu is made with a custard, consisting of egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine that is whisked together over a double-boiler. We omitted the egg yolks and also the double-boiler process to make this an easy no bake dessert, and also subbed in rum for the wine. The flavors are still wonderful and the texture is luscious!
Recipe Tips
- Type of Ladyfingers. You’ll need crunchy Italian Ladyfinger (Savoiardi) for this trifle recipe. Avoid cake-style ladyfinger cookies because they will get too soft. If you can’t find ladyfingers, you could use my homemade angel food cake or pound cake, cut into strips, for a different type of result.
- Trifle Bowl. Using a trifle bowl shows off the layers and creates a beautiful presentation. If you don’t have a trifle bowl, use any large glass bowl. You can also make this in a 9×13 glass baking dish, but instead of 4 layers, you would just have 2.
- Grating Chocolate. To grate chocolate, use a chocolate bar on large holes of a grater. To make curls, you can use your potato peeler, dragging it across the same bar.
Tiramisu Trifle
Ingredients
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, , softened
- 2 cups heavy cream, , cold
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
- 30 crunchy ladyfinger cookies , (such as Savoiardi)
- 2/3 cup strong brewed coffee, , cold
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ounce grated semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate curls
Instructions
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat 16 ounces softened mascarpone cheese until smooth. Beat in 2 cups cold heavy cream and 2/3 cup powdered sugar, until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. (Don’t overbeat – mixture should be soft and light with volume, but not clumpy.)
- Beat in 3 tablespoons dark rum.
- Line the bottom of a large Trifle bowl or clear glass bowl with about 1/4 of the ladyfingers (breaking them up to fit, if necessary, so they cover the dish in a single layer.)
- Brush the ladyfingers with about 1/4 of chilled brewed coffee.
- Spoon about 1/4 of the cream mixture over that.
- Using a sifter, dust on about 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- Repeat this process 2 more times, ending with a sprinkling of cocoa.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
- If it needs refreshing, dust with a little more cocoa powder. Sprinkle with chocolate curls and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Proper Storage
- Make Ahead: This must be made at least 6 hours in advance and ideally 12 hours (overnight) before you plan to serve it, which gives the ladyfingers a chance to soften and absorb the liquid, making every bite tastier, creamier, and wonderful!
- In the refrigerator: Leftover Tiramisu should be kept in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly. It will keep for up to 3 days. Make note that the flavor will continue to get stronger with each day.
- In the freezer: It can be frozen for up to 2 months. Do not dust with cocoa powder, wrap tightly in plastic wrap so that no air can get in. To thaw: remove from the freezer, evenly dust the top with cocoa, then thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
More Trifle Desserts:
If you love trifle desserts, don’t miss our Death by Chocolate Trifle and Lemon Trifle!
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Made with amaretto and it was delish!!!!
I added more rum. I would add rum to the strong coffee and brush that on the ladyfingers too
I made this for my friend’s birthday and it was a hit ! It was so easy to put together. I could not find lady fingers so I used shortbread cookies (delicious) and substituted kahlua for the rum. Oh my, yummy !!
Made this for Bunco night for my best girl friends. We all loved it!
I made this with decaf instant coffee and rum extract.
Absolutely delicious!!
Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Wanted to try something new for Christmas and this was it – came out so delicious! Super easy to assemble too. We all loved it.
This was the best recipe I ever made of this. Best flavor and appearance. Everyone loved it so much. I will make this again. Thank you.
Absolutely delicious and easy to make.