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Easy Creamy Tiramisu Icebox Cake Recipe Perfect for Quick Desserts

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A no-bake, creamy tiramisu icebox cake that layers coffee-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream, ready in under 20 minutes hands-on time and chilled overnight for a dreamy texture.

Ingredients

Scale
  • About 24 ladyfingers (7–8 oz / 200–225 g)
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 cup (240 ml) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Marsala wine)

Instructions

  1. Brew and cool 1 cup (240 ml) of strong espresso or coffee. Mix in coffee liqueur if using.
  2. Whip 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, gently stir 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese with 1/3 cup (65 g) sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in three additions, using gentle motions to keep it airy.
  5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for 1-2 seconds per side and lay a single layer in an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
  6. Spread about one-third of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
  7. Repeat layering with dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream two more times, finishing with mascarpone on top.
  8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Before serving, sift a generous layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over the top.

Notes

Do not over-soak ladyfingers to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature mascarpone for smooth mixing. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold gently to keep the cream light. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Dust cocoa powder just before serving for freshness.

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