Hi. In 15 minutes, I made tiramisu with Lotus Biscoff cookies , cookie butter, and some Kahlua. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This Biscoff Tiramisu came out better than I expected! I pretty much always have Biscoff cookies in my house, and have been trying to figure out different desserts to make with. I came across a pic of tiramisu, and knew I had to make it.
How to make tiramisu in a short amount of time
Traditional tiramisu requires egg yolks that are slowly cooked over the stove, then mixed with whipped cream. While I’m fully capable of executing that, I ain’t want to. Plus, I also wanted to make this easier for everyone to execute, so here we are!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The only “difficult” part of this recipe is making whipped cream from scratch. If you don’t wanna go that route, you could simply buy it premade. The whipped cream gets mixed with mascarpone and cookie butter.
What type of cookies should I use for tiramisu?
Instead of ladyfingers, I layered this with Biscoff cookies that’s soaked in espresso and Kahlua. If you can’t get your hands on Biscoff cookies, ladyfingers work too, and is also more traditional.
Alcohol-free tiramisu
To make this alcohol free, you can most certainly replace the Kahlua with additional espresso.
Caffeine-free tiramisu
This is made with espresso, but can most certainly be made with decaf espresso to make this caffeine free.
I don’t suggest making this with coffee, whether caffeinated or decaf. With tiramisu, you want the strong coffee flavor, so espresso is best for this.
Tiramisu single servings
This recipe can also be made into individual servings as well! Do the layers of the soaked cookies with the whipped cream mixture in single serving ramekins or bowls, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
How long does it take for tiramusu to set?
If you can, please let the tiramisu set overnight before serving. It tastes sooo much better…for reals. But if you’re in an absolute rush and can’t wait to dive into this dessert, this does need to sit in the fridge for 2 hours minimum.
Tiramisu usually takes 6 hours to set. Since mine isn’t traditional, let it set for 4 hours minimum.
How to store tiramisu
The tiramisu can be stored in the fridge for up to a week……if it lasts that long without being consumed.
Make sure the pan it’s stored in is covered tightly with plastic wrap.
The best way to portion tiramisu servings
You can either slice into the tiramisu like a lasagna, or scoop into it with a spoon like a casserole.
What’s most important is that whether you go the knife or spoon route, the utensil should be ran under warm water before each slice or scoop. It’s almost like you have to treat this like an ice cream cake. A clean utensil makes for cleaner and neater servings.
Biscoff Cookie Butter Tiramisu
Equipment
- Square baking dish (8×8 or 9×9)
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 large mixing bowl
- Handheld or stand mixer with a whip attachment
- Plastic wrap
- Small spatula
- Small sifter
Ingredients
- 2 ounces espresso
- 2 ounces Kahlua
- 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp granulate sugar
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
- ½ cup cookie butter
- 20-24 Biscoff cookies
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
Tiramisu Prep
- Set aside an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan or dish.
- In a separate dish or a bowl, combine espresso and Kahlua, and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, pour in heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar. Whip with a handheld mixer on high for 4-5 minutes, until the mixture is fluffy. (Can also be done with a stand mixer.)
- Add mascarpone cheese and cookie butter to the whipped cream. Whip on high for one minute, mixing thoroughly and scraping the sides of the bowl if needed. Set aside.
Tiramisu Assembly
- One at a time, quickly dip Biscoff cookies into the espresso mixture for 1 second on each side.
- Arrange the soaked cookies into one layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Take half of the whipped cream mixture and spread it evenly on top of the soaked cookies.
- Repeat the 3 steps above to make another layer by soaking cookies, making one layer on top of the whipped cream mixture, and topping with the remaining whipped cream mixture, spreading evenly. (Note – Some cookies can be split in halves to fill any empty spaces.)
- Refrigerate uncovered for 2 hours.
- After chilling, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 additional hours.
- To serve, either cut into the tiramisu with a knife to make slices, or use a spoon to make scoops. Be sure to wipe the knife spoon clean between each serving to make for cleaner cuts/scoops.
Notes
If you’re looking for another cookie butter recipe, check out this No Bake Chocolate Cookie Butter Pudding Pie!
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