Easy Tiramisu. This a delicious Italian chilled dessert recipe, with layers of mascarpone, cooked custard and cream on a bed of coffee-soaked sponge. (does not contain raw eggs).

Easy Tiramisu. Oh boy! This is a wonderful dessert, easy to make and great for parties, family gatherings, for example, over Thanksgiving, or to take to potlucks, BBQ's or to make for a weekend family dessert.
This is a good recipe if you need to make ahead, for example, you can make this easy tiramisu the day before and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
You will notice this recipe has alcohol in it, so it isn't kid-friendly. However, if you wanted to make it alcohol-free, you could skip the alcohol entirely or substitute it for something like a kahlua-flavored syrup.
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We've also got an egg-free Tiramisu recipe for those who can't eat eggs. This recipe contains egg yolks, which are gently cooked over a broiler, so you don't need to worry as this easy tiramisu does not contain raw eggs, unlike many of the traditional tiramisu recipes.
This delicious recipe has been generously shared by our Lovefoodies friend Sally.
Sally tells me her easy tiramisu is a family favorite and she's adapted the recipe over the years as her children have grown to suit their taste.

As with many Tiramisu recipes, it does take a little time, but the results are well worth it!
Thanks very much Sally for sharing.
Recipe by Sally Hall
Prep Time
20 - 30 minutes
Cook Time
Chill overnight for best results
Yield
10 - 12 Persons
Ingredients
6 Egg Yolks
1 ½ cups / 300 g Sugar
8 ounce / 225 g container Cool Whip
8 ounces / 225 g Mascarpone cheese (or swap for cream cheese if you cannot find)
8 ounces / 225 g Cream Cheese
⅓ cup / 80 ml Heavy Whipping Cream
⅛ cup / 30 ml Sour Cream
2 packages Lady Fingers
¼ cup / 60 ml Strong Coffee
2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier*
2 Tablespoons Kahlua

Instructions
This recipe is completed in several stages. Not hard, just in stages.
CHEESE MIXTURE-
1. Add mascarpone, to the cream cheese, sour cream and ⅛ cup of whipping cream until light and fluffy.
2. Set aside.
EGG MIXTURE-
1. Next mix egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer until thick and gooey.
2. Using a double boiler, place the egg mixture on the top over about a cup of boiling water in the bottom. Stirring constantly with a wire whisk over medium/low heat for 9-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
3. Add this cooked egg mixture to the above cheese mixture, mixing well. Now fold the cool whip into the above mixture and set aside.
COFFEE / ALCOHOL MIXTURE-
1. Blend the coffee, Kahlua and Grand Marnier and if you have a kitchen sprayer – this works great or you will need a pastry brush to apply to the Lady Fingers. (*Also when recipes call for specific alcohol ingredients if you don’t have on hand and they usually don’t call for much – you can purchase small containers of 1-2 ounces at most any liquor store.)
TO BUILD YOUR TIRAMISU-
Line bottom of glass bowl or pan of choice with Lady Finger halves. Spray or brush with coffee/alcohol mixture. Layer cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat. Sprinkle with cocoa for garnish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our easy tiramisu recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other goodies? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!

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Easy Tiramisu
Easy Tiramisu. This a delicious Italian chilled dessert recipe, with layers of mascarpone, cooked custard and cream on a bed of coffee-soaked sponge. (does not contain raw eggs)
Ingredients
- 6 Egg Yolks
- 1 ½ cups / 300 g Sugar
- 8 ounce / 225 g container Cool Whip
- 8 ounces / 225 g Mascarpone cheese, or swap for cream cheese if you cannot find
- 8 ounces / 225 g Cream Cheese
- ⅓ cup / 80 ml Heavy Whipping Cream
- ⅛ cup / 30 ml Sour Cream
- 2 packages Lady Fingers
- ¼ cup / 60 ml Strong Coffee
- 2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier*
- 2 Tablespoons Kahlua
Instructions
CHEESE MIXTURE-
- Add mascarpone, to the cream cheese, sour cream and ⅛ cup of whipping cream until light and fluffy.Set aside.
EGG MIXTURE-
- Next mix egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer until thick and gooey.
- Using a double boiler, place the egg mixture in the top over about a cup of boiling water in the bottom. Stirring constantly with a wire whisk over medium/low heat for 9-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Add this cooked egg mixture to the above cheese mixture, mixing well. Now fold the cool whip into the above mixture and set aside.
COFFEE / ALCOHOL MIXTURE-
- Blend the coffee, Kahlua and Grand Marnier and if you have a kitchen sprayer – this works great or you will need a pastry brush to apply to the Lady Fingers. (*Also when recipes call for specific alcohol ingredients, if you don’t have on hand and they usually don’t call for much – you can purchase small containers of 1-2 ounces at most any liquor store.)
TO BUILD YOUR TIRAMISU-
- Line bottom of glass bowl or pan of choice with Lady Finger halves. Spray or brush with coffee/alcohol mixture. Layer cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat. Sprinkle with cocoa for garnish. Cover and refrigerate overnight
Notes
For best results, chill over night.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 459Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 0gSugar: 38gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
Tiramisu Recipes
Here's a selection of our delicious Tiramisu recipes
Tiramisu Pound Cake, a soft and delicious pound cake with all the flavors of a Tiramisu! It's even got a mascarpone frosting. This will go fast so be sure to make two!
Egg Free Tiramisu. This a delicious Italian chilled dessert recipe, with layers of whipped cream and cream cheese, on a bed of coffee liqueur-soaked sponge. A quick and easy recipe and perfect for parties!
Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake. This is a lovely baked dessert with the flavors of the classic Italian Tiramisu. If you like Tiramisu then you will enjoy this!
Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting.
A quick and easy recipe for a buttery coffee cream cheese frosting, perfect for cakes, cookies and other desserts.
Limoncello Tiramisu. A delicious twist on the classic Italian coffee tiramisu dessert using blueberries, lemon, and limoncello, all homemade and perfect for parties.
Strawberry Tiramisu is a lovely twist on the classic Italian tiramisu, with fresh strawberries.Easy to prepare. Great no-bake chilled dessert, perfect for parties and potlucks
Judy
says:Can this be made without the alcohol? What would you substitute?
Platter Talk
says:Fantastic recipe for a classic; thanks for sharing this one!!
Nicole Neverman
says:I have never actually made my own tiramasu, but this recipe really inspires me to give it a go!
lovefoodies
says:That’s great to hear Nicole! Please do give it a go :)
Nibbles By Nic
says:I need to make this for mu hub!!! Thank You!!! xo Nic
lovefoodies
says:I’m sure hubby will love you forever Nic!!
Happy cooking!
nettie
says:One of my favorite desserts! Recipe looks wonderful! Nettie
lovefoodies
says:Thank you Nettie! I’m so happy you like it :)
Patty Haxton Anderson
says:I love tiramasu but have never attempted it. I may soon.
lovefoodies
says:Hi Patty, I am sure you will enjoy this recipe, it’s a very easy straight forward one, so if it will be your first go, you will do it perfectly!
Please enjoy!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
says:I LOVE tiramasu and am so thrilled i found your recipe! Thank you!!
lovefoodies
says:Thanks Linda, hope you get to try it soon!
elizabeth
says:Where can I find lady fingers? I’ve looked for them several places to no avail.
lovefoodies
says:Hi Elizabeth, which country are you in? Usually they are in the baking section, where you would buy ingredients for trifles etc
Lillian Pereyda
says:I found Lady fingers in the Asian store where they have the snacks and stuff. I ‘ve also seen them in Stater bros.
lovefoodies
says:Hi Lillian, that’s good to know! Thanks for the information!
Dooozzee
says:What do you suggest to substitute for those of us in countries with no Cool Whip (gasp!) Texas ex living in NZ. xo 8-)
lovefoodies
says:Hi! I would suggest you use double or whipping cream and whip up until stiff peaks then fold into the mixture. You can also add a couple of teaspoons of icing sugar to sweeten if you wish.