Christmas Tiramisu Cake
A delightful blend of traditional tiramisu flavors with a festive twist, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled Use a strong brew for best flavor.
- ½ cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) Substitute with extra brewed coffee for a non-alcoholic version.
- 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies Gluten-free ladyfingers can be used if needed.
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese Low-fat cream cheese can be substituted.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar Agave syrup can be used as a substitute.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and brew a strong cup of coffee. Let it cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cooled coffee with the coffee liqueur.
- Briefly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture to moisten.
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the first layer of ladyfingers.
- Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, use a homemade vegan mascarpone alternative and agave syrup. To serve, pair with coffee or espresso, whipped cream, or fresh berries.