Description
Sweet Italian classic gets a cool twist with this no-bake vanilla tiramisu roll, blending creamy mascarpone and delicate ladyfingers into a chilled dessert masterpiece. Rich layers and smooth textures invite you to savor each indulgent slice of pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, whipped
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) brewed coffee, cooled
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) coffee liqueur (optional)
Flavoring and Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dusting
- Shaved white chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety mascarpone blend by whisking mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until silky smooth. Delicately incorporate whipped heavy cream, creating a luxurious, airy filling.
- Prepare a coffee bath by mixing brewed coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow container. Swiftly dunk each ladyfinger into the aromatic liquid, ensuring a light, even moisture without oversaturating.
- Lay out a generous sheet of plastic wrap and meticulously arrange the coffee-kissed ladyfingers in a slightly overlapping rectangular formation. Spread the creamy mascarpone mixture across the surface, maintaining a small perimeter of bare ladyfinger.
- Employ the plastic wrap as a gentle guide, carefully roll the layered ladyfingers into a compact cylindrical shape, starting from the shorter edge. Encase the roll securely in the plastic wrap, then nestle in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Retrieve the chilled dessert and delicately unwrap. Artfully dust the exterior with a delicate layer of cocoa powder and embellish with wispy shavings of white chocolate if desired. Slice into elegant portions and serve directly from the refrigerator.
Notes
- Enhance the coffee flavor by using freshly brewed espresso instead of regular coffee for a more intense, authentic taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace coffee liqueur with additional strong coffee or coffee syrup to maintain depth of flavor.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by using gluten-free ladyfingers or substituting with almond sponge cake for those with dietary restrictions.
- Ensure mascarpone and heavy cream are cold when whipping to achieve a stable, fluffy filling that holds its shape perfectly during rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg