Showing posts with label Italian dessert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italian dessert. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

My Etsy Shop is Live! πŸŽ‰

I’m excited to announce my first My Etsy Shop

Vivian is Cooking GREEK – my ebook with 44 authentic Greek recipes you can try at home, from starters to desserts. Get it here →

🍰 Kid-Friendly Italian Tiramisu – a coffee- & alcohol-free printable recipe card, perfect for family fun in the kitchen. Grab it here →

❤️ Heart-Shaped Pavlova (Valentine’s Special) – a romantic, light, and elegant dessert topped with cream and red fruits. A printable recipe card perfect for Valentine’s Day.
πŸ‘‰ Get it here →

All recipes are tested, easy to follow, and ready to download. Bring a taste of Greece (and Italy!) to your home today!

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

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 πŸ™‚. 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 πŸ˜‰.

✨ My coffee- and alcohol-free tiramisu is ready for you with a printable recipe card—available now on Etsy: Get it here

Love this recipe? Get 44 authentic Greek recipes in my eBook – Discover here!


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)

πŸ’‘ 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.