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Gluten-Free Tiramisu with Almond Ladyfingers 1
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Gluten-Free Tiramisu with Almond Ladyfingers Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • Almond ladyfingers – 20–24 pieces store-bought or homemade, your call
  • Mascarpone cheese – 16 oz room temp (trust me, this is the creamy hero)
  • Heavy cream – 1 cup whipped until fluffy
  • Powdered sugar – ½ cup adjust for sweetness, but not too crazy
  • Strong brewed coffee – 1 cup cooled (decaf works too)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – for dusting on top
  • Sliced or chopped almonds – optional for crunch

Instructions

  • Prep your coffee soak. Brew a strong cup, let it cool, and set it aside. This is your ladyfinger’s spa treatment.
  • Whip the cream. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with half the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Don’t blink, it whips fast.
  • Mix mascarpone filling. In another bowl, beat mascarpone with the remaining powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gently—no smashing, no stress.
  • Assemble the layers. Dip each almond ladyfinger briefly into coffee (don’t drown them!) and layer them at the bottom of your serving dish. Spread a layer of mascarpone cream over them. Repeat once or twice, depending on your dish size.
  • Top it off. Dust the final layer with cocoa powder and sprinkle with almonds if you like a little crunch.
  • Chill. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Patience is a virtue… but also delicious.