Name: Easy 15-Minute Gluten Free Tiramisu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 2 packages of gluten-free ladyfingers (we love Schar brand); 1 cup brewed 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

This creamy and easy gluten free tiramisu uses brewed beans and gluten-free ladyfingers to create a reminiscent Italian dish. It is the perfect dessert that can be made in 15 minutes than the fridge does the rest. Everyone will be begging you for the recipe! Be sure to try our gluten free cannoli as well.

Easy 15-Minute Gluten Free Tiramisu square slice on a plate

Why this will be your favorite no bake dessert

Restaurant quality: From the first time I tried tiramisu before being diagnosed with celiac disease, I was smitten. I love the punch of rich coffee flavor this soft, delicate dessert provides. However, since being gluten-free I have had a really hard time finding a tiramisu (or a good gluten free lasagna) that I can eat. So I wanted to make a homemade option for myself and others who need it.
4 steps and 15-minutes to make: This homemade gluten free tiramisu recipe has quickly become a favorite dessert for me. I love that it is surprisingly simple to prepare. Yeah, just 15-minutes! Really anyone can make it because we made sure it only takes you four steps. Whip, brew, layer and refrigerate. That's it.
No bake: I will always take a no-bake dessert that takes on most of its flavor while soaking in the refrigerator. Like an icebox cake, this is the easiest dessert ever.

Easy 15-Minute Gluten Free Tiramisu slice with a fork getting a piece out

Ok, go grab these ingredients...

Gluten free ladyfingers - These little cookies are key piece to this dish. They have a mild flavor, but are very absorbent, so they can take upon any flavor you pair them with. I am so grateful to have found Schar gluten-free ladyfingers that work so beautifully in this dish. We made this dessert for our rustic Italian dinner party and it was the perfect touch.
Crio cocoa beans or brewed coffee - You can either use a coffee mixture or brewed cocoa beans instead. 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 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.

Let's get this no bake dessert made

Whipped cream and mascarpone whipped in a bowl — Make sure to whip both the heavy whipping cream and mascarpone separately before combining

Ladyfingers on a layer of cream — Make sure to whip both the heavy whipping cream and mascarpone separately before combining

gluten free tiramisu in a pan — Here is where you add your second layer of ladyfingers then top with the fine layer of whipped cream mixture before topping with cocoa powder

Top tip: Brew up some cocoa beans and enjoy it along side your dessert for a truly new Italian experience.

Easy 15-Minute Gluten Free Tiramisu on a spatula ini a square slice

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Easy 15-Minute Gluten Free Tiramisu

4.75 from 8 votes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: gluten-free, tiramisu recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 592kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Ingredients

▢ 2 packages of gluten-free ladyfingers we love Schar brand
▢ 1 cup brewed cocoa beans or coffee beans
▢ 16 ounces mascarpone
▢ ¾ cup powdered sugar
▢ 2 cups whipping cream
▢ ½ 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 ⅓ cream in the bottom of an 8x8 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 ⅓ cream
Repeat one more layer of soaked ladyfingers
End with last ⅓ 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

Top tip: Brew up some cocoa beans or coffee and enjoy it along side your dessert for a truly authentic Italian experience.

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 October 27, 2025 with new information and tips. Here is the original photo.