Our easy gluten free tiramisu is a delicious treat that will melt in your mouth. It is both robust as well as delicate.
This gluten free tiramisu uses brewed beans and gluten-free ladyfingers to create an reminiscent Italian dish. It is the perfect dessert and everyone will be begging you for the recipe!
This homemade gluten free tiramisu recipe has quickly become a favorite dessert for me. You will find a classic tiramisu at Italian restaurants as it is a classic Italian dessert.
It is surprisingly simple to prepare and takes on most of its flavor while soaking in the refrigerator. From the first time I tried tiramisu before being diagnosed with celiac disease, I was smitten.
I love the punch of flavor this soft, delicate dessert provides. However, since being gluten-free I have had a really hard time finding a tiramisu that I can eat.
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This gluten free tiramisu is a no bake dessert that is wonderful for summer when it’s hot or when your oven is already in use. This gluten-free tiramisu can be made with coffee or brewed cocoa beans.
Another yummy summer treat are my Ice Cream Cake Pops. While you are at it, try one of my 20+ DELICIOUS Summer Mocktails to pair with these delicious treats for a special occasion, or just because.
Another delicious recipe you should try is my Chocolate Orange Cake. This recipe and my Dr Pepper Cake are yummy treats that have unique and amazing flavors. The unique flavor is another thing I love about this gluten-free tiramisu.
Top tip: Brew up some cocoa beans and enjoy it along side your dessert for a truly new Italian experience.
What you need
One of the best things about this delicious dessert is that it is very easy to make. I used to be intimidated by the prospect of making tiramisu but not anymore. There are only a few ingredients you need, which makes it even easier.
Gluten-free ladyfingers
Lady fingers, or British English sponge fingers, are a sponge cake biscuit. They have a mild flavor, but are very absorbent, so they can take upon any flavor you pair them with.
Ladyfinger biscuits are a key piece to this gluten-free tiramisu as they are the layers of the dessert. It can be tricky to find quality gluten-free foods, but the good news is we found the perfect brand for you.
I am so grateful to have found Schar gluten-free ladyfingers that work so beautifully in this dish. Schar is Europe’s #1 gluten-free brand. They make a variety of products like the ciabatta featured in our rustic Italian dinner party as well as many more great things.
Crio cocoa beans or coffee beans
You can either use a coffee mixture or brewed cocoa beans instead. The Crio brand has delicious brewed cacao that is dark chocolate heaven. It is brewed just like coffee, but with chocolate cocoa beans instead.
Mascarpone
Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese. When mixed with sugar, it creates the light, fluffy layer of cream in the tiramisu. It is light and absolutely scrumptious.
Heavy Whipping Cream
This gives the filling a light fluffy texture with that rich milk flavor. It is smooth and absolutely delicious in this dessert.
How to make it
Keep in mind that this gluten-free tiramisu does require a minimum 4 hour “soak.” However, overnight is even better. And if you can only do 4 hours, next time try overnight!
- Make 1 cup liquid brewed cocoa beans (Crio Bru) or coffee
- Whip mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy
- In another mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form
- Fold cream into mascarpone. Split into three even amounts
- Spread 1/3 of the rich mascarpone cream mixture in the bottom of an 8×8 cake pan
- Dip half the ladyfingers into Crio brewed cocoa or coffee to soak just briefly
- Lay them out evenly over the cream
- Top with another 1/3 cream
- Repeat one more layer of soaked ladyfingers
- End with last 1/3 cream over the second layer of ladyfingers
- Cover with tinfoil and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours. Overnight is better though
- Right before serving, sift more Crio cocoa beans or cocoa powder on top of the tiramisu
The traditional recipe of tiramisu does include rum and Marsala wine. Since tiramisu is not cooked, the alcohol is still potent. You will also see traditional tiramisu recipes that call for coffee liqueur, which is rum based. Our gluten-free version does not contain alcohol and many other recipes of tiramisu do not contain alcohol either.
Absolutely! To make vegan tiramisu, you will need to replace the heavy whipping cream and mascarpone with vegan options. Vegan cream cheese is a good alternative to mascarpone and you can find plenty of vegan alternatives for whipping cream.
For leftovers, gluten-free tiramisu should be refrigerated immediately. It will last up to four days in the fridge. You can either place it in an airtight container or wrap the dish in plastic wrap. I actually think the flavor gets better the next day!
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Easy Gluten Free Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 2 packages of gluten-free ladyfingers we love Schar brand
- 1 cup brewed Crio cocoa beans or coffee beans
- 16 ounces mascarpone
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon gluten free vanilla
- cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Make 1 cup liquid brewed cocoa beans (Crio Bru) or coffee
- Whip mascarpone and powdered sugar until fluffy and well combined
- In another bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form then fold cream into mascarpone and split into three even amounts
- Spread 1/3 cream in the bottom of an 8×8 pan
- Dip half the ladyfingers into Crio brewed cocoa or coffee to soak just briefly
- Lay them out evenly over the cream then top with another 1/3 cream
- Repeat one more layer of soaked ladyfingers
- End with last 1/3 cream over the second layer of ladyfingers
- Cover with tinfoil and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours, overnight is better though
- Right before serving, sift more Crio cocoa beans or cocoa powder on top of the tiramisu
Notes
How can I store leftovers?
For leftovers, gluten-free tiramisu should be refrigerated immediately. It will last up to four days in the fridge. You can either place it in an airtight container or wrap the dish in plastic wrap.Can I make this vegan?
Absolutely! To make vegan tiramisu, you will need to replace the heavy whipping cream and mascarpone with vegan options. Vegan cream cheese is a good alternative to mascarpone and you can find plenty of vegan alternatives for whipping cream.Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted here August 4, 2018. It has been updated April 23, 2022 with new information and tips.
Jules says
My kids have always wanted to try tiramisu, but I wouldn’t let them because of the coffee. With this recipe, I’m comfortable letting them try it now! They love it and I love that I don’t have caffeinated children haha.
Kylee says
Thanks for coming up with a coffee free tiramisu! I don’t like coffee, so I have never been able to eat tiramisu. It is my new favorite dessert!
Chandice says
Thanks, I am so glad to hear that! 🙂
Sydney Wynne says
My family made this for New Years Eve and it was so tasty! I love its so light and fluffy. Thanks for sharing!