Description
This Homemade Nutella Tiramisu is a luscious twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining creamy mascarpone and Nutella with espresso-soaked ladyfingers. It’s a no-bake, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for impressing guests or indulging your chocolate cravings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cream Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Soaking Ladyfingers
- 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur or milk (optional)
For Assembly and Topping
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chopped hazelnuts or chocolate shavings (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Prepare Nutella Mixture: In a separate bowl, blend mascarpone cheese, Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella-mascarpone mixture, carefully mixing until fully incorporated and fluffy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine cooled brewed espresso with coffee liqueur or milk if using. Stir well.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture for about 1–2 seconds per side, making sure not to soak them excessively to avoid sogginess.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish, creating an even base.
- Add Cream Layer: Spread half of the Nutella cream mixture evenly over the ladyfinger layer.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the dipping and layering process with the remaining ladyfingers and Nutella cream, smoothing the top layer carefully.
- Chill the Tiramisu: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Final Touch: Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with optional chopped hazelnuts or chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a kid-friendly version, omit the coffee liqueur entirely.
- You can substitute store-bought Nutella with homemade Nutella or any chocolate hazelnut spread alternatives.
- Best served chilled and recommended to consume within 2–3 days for optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
