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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Desserts

    Vegan Tiramisu

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vegan Tiramisu gives you all the flavors of the classic Italian dessert but in a vegan-friendly recipe. There isn't any dairy in this dessert—just wholesome ingredients with a big flavor payout.

    close up slice of vegan tiramisu with a few bites taken out
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    • How to Make Vegan Tiramisu 
    • How to Assemble Vegan Tiramisu 
    • Tips & Tricks for Vegan Tiramisu 
    • Variations to Vegan Tiramisu
    • Vegan Tiramisu FAQs
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Skip the classic ladyfingers version and try my homemade vegan-approved Italian dessert! This vegan dessert recipe will impress anyone with its presentation value and the rich decadent flavors. Vegan Tiramisu is a moist and delicious cake soaked in rich coffee syrup, smothered with creamy topping, and dusted with chocolate and cocoa.

    This Vegan Tiramisu recipe is...

    • Vegan 
    • Dairy-free 
    • Vegetarian 
    • Make-ahead friendly 
    • An Italian dessert

    How to Make Vegan Tiramisu 

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    1. Prep your pan and preheat the oven.
    2. In a bowl, whisk together dry cake ingredients and set aside. 
    3. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, milk, vanilla. 
    4. Now pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well. 
    5. Spread cake batter into pan and bake as directed.
    6. Once cake is baked, let cool and slice into squares.
    7. Mix up the coffee syrup in a cup, and allow the sugar dissolve. 
    8. In a mixer, whip together cream layer and until light and fluffy.

    How to Assemble Vegan Tiramisu 

    dish of vegan tiramisu and slices on two plates
    1. Take the sliced squares of cake and dip them into the coffee mixture. 
    2. Layer the coffee-dipped cake pieces in a casserole pan. 
    3. After one cake layer, add a whipped topping layer.
    4. Repeat cake and cream laters ending with the whipped topping mixture. 
    5. Dust tiramisu with cocoa powder, then shaved dark chocolate. 
    6. Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator until serving. 

    Full directions for how to make Vegan Tiramisu are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Tips & Tricks for Vegan Tiramisu 

    side view of slice of vegan tiramisu on two plates

    Soaking Cake 

    Soaking the cake in the coffee syrup is what give this recipe the traditional flavor of tiramisu. I like to use espresso to help give my cake a nice rich flavor. 

    Mixing Whipped Topping 

    I find that using a hand or stand mixer for mixing up the whipped topping ingredients will give you that ultra creamy texture you want. You can do it by hand, but it will take some work—and I recommend using a whisk if you go that route.

    Make In Advance 

    This dessert is best made in advance. You have to allow the cake to cool first. Then once you get your layered dessert assembled, you will need to refrigerate it again. It's a good idea to make this tiramisu a day early to ensure your dessert is fully set up. 

    Variations to Vegan Tiramisu

    slice of vegan tiramisu on two shite plates with tray in the background

    Strong Coffee 

    Instead of an espresso, just use some strongly brewed coffee. If your coffee isn't strong enough, you will find it gets kind of hidden in the flavor of the cake and topping. 

    Pipe On The Topping 

    You can place your whipped topping in a piping bag, and pipe little dollops of cream all over the top of your cake. This extra piping can really elevate the look of your dessert!

    Boozy Tiramisu 

    Consider adding some alcohol to your tiramisu. Just add the booze to the coffee syrup once it's fully mixed. This will make your vegan tiramisu into an adult dessert. Brandy, Baileys, rum, and so many other alcohol options work great. 

    Vegan Tiramisu FAQs

    slice of vegan tiramisu on plate with two forkfuls taken out

    What is Tiramisu? 

    Tiramisu is a layered Italian dessert. It is traditionally made with lady fingers but I used a homemade cake. This cake is soaked in a coffee syrup and topped with whipped topping and cocoa powder. Tiramisu is a very popular dessert all around the globe!

    Can I double this recipe? 

    You can easily double this tiramisu recipe. Just reach for a larger pan to bake up the cake. I have found that doubling the recipe to serve a larger crowd works great. 

    Is tiramisu suitable for vegans?

    Traditional tiramisu contains egg and dairy products, while my vegan version does not. Depending on your diet, you may find that this recipe is a great fit!

    Recipe

    vegan tiramisu

    Vegan Tiramisu

    Vegan Tiramisu gives you all the flavors of the classic Italian dessert but in a vegan-friendly, diary-free recipe.
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    Course: Dessert / Pie
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: How to Make Vegan Tiramisu, Italian dessert, tiramisu recipe, vegan Tiramisu
    Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Chill time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 589kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    Cake

    • 2 cups flour
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • ⅓ cup coconut yogurt
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup oil
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

    Coffee Syrup

    • 4 shots brewed espresso ~½ cup
    • 3 tbsp sugar
    • 3 tbsp kahlua liquer
    • warm water ¼–½ cup

    Creamy Layer

    • 1 cup plant-based cream cheese
    • ¾ cup coconut yogurt
    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar

    Topping

    • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
    • dark chocolate grated; optional
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    Instructions

    Cake

    • Preheat oven to 350°F, and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
    • Stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Then set aside.
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    • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, vanilla, oil, and apple cider vinegar.
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    • Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
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    • Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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    • Bake in the oven until cooked through.
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    • Allow to cool, then slice into small rectangles.
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    Coffee Syrup

    • Mix together the espresso shots, sugar, and kahlua. Then add the warm water until you have one cup of liquid total, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
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    Creamy Layer

    • Beat the cream cheese, yogurt, coconut milk, and coconut oil until smooth and fluffy.
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    • Then add the powdered sugar and beat again.

    Assembly

    • Dip the cake squares into the coffee mixture.
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    • Place a layer of the coffee-dipped cake squares in a medium casserole dish.
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    • Add a layer of creamy whipped topping on top.
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    • Continue layering, ending with the creamy mixture.
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    • Top tiramisu with a dusting of cocoa powder and some grated dark chocolate if desired.
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    • Place tiramisu in fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
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