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No Bake Irish Cream Tiramisu

A delicious layered dessert featuring the smooth textures of mascarpone, the bold flavor of espresso, and the sweet touch of Irish cream, all without the need for baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Mixture
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened Ensure it is at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup Irish cream flavored coffee creamer (non alcoholic) Can substitute with real Irish cream liqueur for an adult version.
For Assembly
  • 1.5 cups strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee, cooled Use a shallow bowl for dipping.
  • 1 package ladyfinger cookies (7 ounces, about 24 to 30 ladyfingers) Dip quickly, one second per side.
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder For dusting before serving.
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate, finely grated Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brew the espresso or strong coffee and allow it to cool completely. Pour into a shallow bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and Irish cream flavored coffee creamer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula. Fold just until combined and light; do not overmix.
Assembly
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso (about 1 second per side). Do not soak, as they will become too soft.
  2. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8x8 inch dish.
  3. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  4. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then spread the remaining cream mixture evenly on top.
Chilling
  1. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and the dessert to fully set.
  2. Just before serving, dust the top evenly with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve. Sprinkle with grated dark chocolate if desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure the mascarpone is fully softened, and whip the cream to stiff peaks but stop early if it glistens to avoid graininess. Chill in the 8x8 dish until firm for clean slices.