Easy Tiramisu, not just easy but fast too, this is the most delicious and creamy filling for this Traditional Italian Dessert.
In my house there is nothing that goes faster than a Tiramisu. After I discovered this recipe from a friend of mine, I seem to make this dessert a little more often.
This Easy Tiramisu takes no time at all to put together and even less time to eat.Living in Italy, I can’t tell you how many times and how many ways I have eaten Tiramisu.
From the classic lady fingers to an Italian sponge cake (which tends to be our favourite) as a gelato, in a restaurant, at friends or family gatherings. So when my daughter’s friends mother brought out her version I thought “ok, here we go again”.
But holy cow, she certainly knew what she was doing. This was one of the best Tiramisu I have ever eaten, my daughters agreed, they ate it too! And if you are looking to try some more Easy Tiramisu Recipes look no further.
So naturally what was I supposed to do but ask for the recipe? And ask I did. I wrote that recipe down on a scrap of paper, which I still have and I am telling you it was 4 sentences.
Always remember a really good Italian recipe is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. No measurements, but a lot of you will know how much when you are doing it.
As we are heading closer and closer to Christmas and yes I am loving every minute of it. Grocery stores here in Italy are full of a delicious Italian Christmas cake called Pandoro.
This cake is amazing on its own or sprinkled with some powdered sugar on top, but just imagine using it as a base for this Easy Tiramisu! So I didn’t just imagine it, I also made it.
If you’ve ever seen this cake in your local supermarket and you didn’t know what it was or what to do with it, now you do! It already resembles a star, all you have to do is cut it in 4-5 layers and fill them with this delicious, creamy Easy Tiramisu filling.
Not to worry if you can’t find this cake, you can always make this Italian sponge cake. I made it into loafs and one of the loafs I cut into stars and made them into individual servings.
Three layers will do just fine per person. If you prefer a lady finger base don’t worry this filling is absolutely perfect for those also which makes it even easier and the perfect Easy Summer Dessert Recipe. Enjoy!
- FOR THE ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sugar 200 grams
- 1 tablespoon baking powder 15 grams
- 2 1/2 cups of flour 300 grams
- FOR THE FILLING
- 1- 1 1/2 cups strong coffee (espresso) if you are using the Italian coffee cake wet the cake well with the coffee. 240-360 grams
- 1 cup mascarpone 250 grams
- 1 cup whole cream 250 grams
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 24 grams
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Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), grease a 9" (24 centimeter) cake pan.
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FOR THE ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE
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Beat on medium-low speed eggs and sugar till well mixed (1-2 minutes) add flour and baking powder and continue to beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Pour into greased cake pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until tested done. Let cool, then cut into 3 layers.
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While cake bakes make the coffee and let cool.
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FOR THE FILLING
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Beat together sugar and eggs till frothy, then add the mascarpone and cream, beat till thick.
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While cake bakes make the coffee and let cool.
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Place 1 layer of cake (cake side up) on a large plate and spoon ? of the coffee on top, cover with ? of the cream mixture and repeat with the remaining 2 layers. Sprinkle unsweetened cocoa on top. For a change I used finely chopped unsweetened chocolate. (the cream mixture goes on the layers and not around the cake). Refrigerate at least 5 hours even better overnight for best tasting results. Enjoy!
Sandra Roberts says
Now don’t laugh, I am 1/2 Jewish 1/2 Italian and I spent a life time getting caught in the middle, but you inspired an idea that pleased both halves of my family this last Thanksgiving and request from several members of both sides to make this for this Christmas/Hanuka (Hanuka starts the 24th this year)
I made the sponge using a Star of David bunt pan I had found. All my life I used the lady fingers NEVER AGAIN YOUR WAY IS BETTER!! Anyway it was so wonderful to be able to please everyone at once even if it took 3 of these Tiramisu to get it done (REALLY BIG FAMILY)
Rosemary says
Hi Sandra, I’m not laughing I think that is a great combination. What a great idea making the cake in a star shape. And yes the first time I ate my sister-in-law’s tiramisu it was really hard going back to cookies! 🙂
Alice says
Tried this today and is so good . I will definitely be making it again
Rosemary says
Hi Alice, thanks so glad you liked it. Have a great week.
Stephanie says
I’ve always been intimidated by tiramisu, but this one looks delicious and doable!!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Lou Lou Girls says
Oh my! This looks incredible! Pinned and tweeted. We always love partying with you, I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm at our party. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Heather says
Thanks for sharing! I have pinned this to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Ritchil Shafer (Cheng and 3 Kids) says
I love tiramisu but I’ve never tried making one. I’ll be trying this recipe for sure! Thank you for sharing!
Rose says
Hi Ritchill, I have to say Tiramisu is a really easy cake to make and so delicious. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by.
motherwouldknow says
Oh my goodness, we love tiramisu at our house and I’ve never tried to make it homemade. This version looks like the ticket. Thanks for stopping by our Happy Holidays Link Party – be sure to join us again this week (beginning on Saturday at 7 pm ET) and every week through the holidays.
LINDA B. says
I did not get it. The recipe says 5 eggs How many goes in the cake and how many in the filling. I am guessing 3 for the cake & 2 for the filling?
Rosemary says
Hi Linda, actually the recipe says “for the cake” 5 eggs and “for the filling” 1 egg. Hope that helps.
huntfortheverybest says
lovely tiramisu!
Rose says
Me too! It has to be one of the best cakes around.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Simply love tiramisu! And I make Pannetone and Pandoro — I made both for bread contests and got ribbons for them. I’ll have to try your recipe for the tirmisu.
Rose says
Hi Marisa, Wow, I have heard it isn’t easy to make a good Pannetone and Pandoro, and ribbons too, Congrats!