Gluten-Free Tiramisu Recipe

This gluten-free tiramisu is a creamy, coffee-flavored Italian dessert layered with gluten-free ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder. Just as indulgent as the classic version, but safe for those avoiding gluten.

Ingredients

• 1 package gluten-free ladyfingers (or homemade sponge fingers)
• 1 ½ cups brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (Kahlua or rum, optional)
• 4 large egg yolks
• ½ cup sugar
• 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

Directions

1. Step 1 – Prepare the coffee mixture:
2. Brew strong espresso or coffee and let it cool. Stir in the coffee liqueur (optional). Set aside.
3. Step 2 – Make the mascarpone cream:
4. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale.
5. 3. Gently fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth.
6. 4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
7. Step 3 – Assemble:
8. 5. Quickly dip each gluten-free ladyfinger into the coffee (do not soak or they’ll fall apart).
9. 6. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9x9-inch dish.
10. 7. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
11. 8. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
12. 9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours (overnight is best).
13. Step 4 – Serve:
14. 10. Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.
15. 11. Slice and enjoy chilled.