Vivian’s Kid-Friendly Tiramisu – No Coffee, No Alcohol

Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts… but I don’t like coffee or strong alcohol! So I created my own version, perfect for kids — and the young at heart like me 🙂. It’s DELICIOUS, and friends always ask how I make it so good!

This is my original Tiramisu recipe, so please, if you share it, mention my blog 😉.

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Ingredients

Tiramisu:

• 40 ladyfingers

• 500 g mascarpone

• 5 eggs

• 5 tbsp sugar

Syrup (coffee-free, alcohol-free):

• 2 cups (500 ml) water

• 6 tsp cocoa powder (+ extra for topping)

• 6–8 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

💡 Optional: Add a few drops of brandy, rum, or a sweet liqueur to the cream — just enough to help sterilize the eggs.

Instructions

1. Syrup: Boil water, cocoa, and sugar for 5 min. Let cool slightly.

2. Cream:

   • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt into a thick meringue.

   • Whisk yolks with sugar until pale, mix in mascarpone.

   • Fold meringue gently into mascarpone mixture.

3. Assemble:

   • Use a 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in) rectangular dish.  

   • Quickly dip ladyfingers in syrup, layer in a dish.

   • Cover with half the cream, repeat.

4. Chill: Refrigerate 4–12 hrs. Sprinkle cocoa or add strawberries before serving.

Tips

• Use fresh eggs.
• Beat whites into thick meringue.
• Dip ladyfingers quickly and drain well.
• If using alcohol, a few drops are enough — don’t make it strong, it’s just for safety.