Description
This Easy Vegan Tiramisu recipe offers a delicious dairy-free twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for dessert lovers seeking plant-based options. Featuring layers of coffee-soaked vegan ladyfingers and a smooth cashew coconut cream, this no-bake tiramisu requires minimal preparation and chills for a luscious, creamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pack of vegan ladyfingers (or sponge cake)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
Cashew Cream
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1/2 cup cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or agave syrup)
Finishing Touch
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cashew Cream: Blend the soaked cashews, coconut milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. Set this mixture aside for layering.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Quickly dip each vegan ladyfinger into the cooled strong brewed coffee, being careful not to soak them too long to avoid sogginess, then arrange them evenly in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Layer the Cream: Spread a generous layer of the cashew cream mixture over the coffee-soaked ladyfingers. Repeat the process to add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and then the remaining cream on top.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up properly.
- Finish: Just before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu evenly with cocoa powder to give it that classic tiramisu appearance and a slight chocolate bitterness that complements the sweetness.
Notes
- Soaking cashews for at least 2 hours ensures a smooth and creamy cashew cream texture.
- Do not over-soak the ladyfingers in coffee to maintain the structure of the dessert.
- For a sweeter or less sweet dessert, adjust maple syrup and powdered sugar quantities to taste.
- The tiramisu can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to substitute agave syrup if preferred instead of maple syrup.
