This easy Tiramisu Recipe includes – you guessed it – Baileys Irish Cream. While this Italian classic usually contains rum, marsala or amaretto, here I’ve given it an Irish twist.
This dessert is great at any time of year, and is especially popular for Christmas. This version, with Baileys, is also perfect for St Patrick’s Day.
It’s an easy treat to prepare – it takes only 10 minutes to put together – and it’s loved by so many. This tiramisu recipe is also one that doesn’t include raw eggs.
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TIP: Before you get started, keep in mind that you need to make this the day before you intend to serve it. At the very minimum, it needs 6 hours in the fridge.
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this dessert:
- Italian Sponge Fingers (also known as Savoiardi and Lady Fingers)
- black coffee
- Baileys Irish Cream
- mascarpone
- thickened cream
- icing sugar / confectioners sugar
- cocoa.
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
This tiramisu should be made in a baking dish or tray of approximately 2 litre capacity.
How to make Tiramisu with Baileys
Start by combining the coffee and Baileys. Soak half of the sponge fingers in the mixture for a few minutes and then layer on the bottom of the dish.
TIP: Cut the sponge fingers if necessary to create an even layer. Spoon a few tablespoons of the liquid over the sponge fingers.
Whip the thickened cream until soft peaks form. Next, add the icing sugar and mascarpone and then beat until combined.
Spread half of the cream mixture on top of the sponge finger layer.
Soak the remaining sponge fingers for a few minutes. Arrange in a layer on top of the cream. Spoon a few tablespoons of the liquid over the sponge fingers.
Spread the remaining cream mixture on top of the second sponge finger layer.
Cover with lid or food wrap and place into fridge to rest overnight.
(At the very minimum, it needs 6 hours in the fridge, though I recommend overnight for best results.)
The next day, when ready to serve, dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
Variation ideas
You can use this tiramisu recipe without egg to come up with so many fun twists on Tiramisu. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:
- Traditional – add rum instead of Baileys
- Chocolate – add grated chocolate to the top
- Nutella – soak sponge fingers in coffee and Nutella
- Berries – add a layer of sliced strawberries
- Nuts – sprinkle top with chopped walnuts.
Storage
Store in the fridge. If consistently refrigerated and cream is fresh when first made, tiramisu should last a few days in the fridge.
It’s best fresh, however you can freeze fresh tiramisu for up to a couple of months if wrapped well.
Top tip
Remember that tiramisu needs a night in the fridge to allow the sponge fingers to soak up the flavours and moisture from the coffee, Baileys and cream. you can get away with 6 hours, but overnight is ideal.
Other Irish-themed recipes
More favourite recipes from or inspired by the Emerald Isle:
Easy Baileys Tiramisu Recipe
A sweet and simple tiramisu recipe using Baileys Irish Cream (and no egg),.
Ingredients
- 300 grams Italian Sponge Fingers (Savoiardi/Lady Fingers)
- 250 ml black coffee
- 125 ml Baileys Irish Cream
- 250 grams mascarpone
- 300 ml thickened cream
- ½ cup icing sugar / confectioners sugar (80 grams)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
Instructions
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Combine coffee and Baileys. Soak half of the sponge fingers in the mixture for a few minutes and then layer on the bottom of the dish. Cut the sponge fingers if necessary to create an even layer. Spoon a few tablespoons of the liquid over the sponge fingers.
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Whip thickened cream until soft peaks form. Add the icing sugar and mascarpone and then beat until combined.
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Spread half of the cream mixture on top of the sponge finger layer.
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Soak the remaining sponge fingers for a few minutes. Arrange in a layer on top of the cream. Spoon a few tablespoons of the liquid over the sponge fingers.
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Spread the remaining cream mixture on top of the second sponge finger layer.
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Cover with lid or food wrap and place into fridge to rest overnight. At the very minimum, it needs 6 hours in the fridge.
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When ready to serve, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
Store in the fridge. If consistently refrigerated and cream is fresh when first made, tiramisu should last a few days in the fridge.
Freezing:
It’s best fresh, however you can freeze fresh tiramisu for up to a couple of months if wrapped well.
Nutrition:
The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Tips:
Remember, this dessert needs 6 hours in the fridge at an absolute minimum before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1201IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
