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This easy tiramisu dip recipe makes a delicious dessert dip with all of the flavors of classic tiramisu without all of the work! Perfect for holidays, parties or anytime you’re craving a sweet treat!
Tiramisu is my favorite dessert to enjoy when we visit an Italian restaurant. I absolutely love the blend of cookies dipped in espresso and layered with sweet and creamy mascarpone filling! This easy dessert is basically your favorite tiramisu in a sweet dip form.
Why you’ll love this easy recipe!
This no-bake dessert comes together quickly in just a few minutes with only a few ingredients.
It’s smooth, creamy and perfect for dipping cookies and fruit.
If you’re looking for an easy dish to serve at your next holiday party, family gathering or after an Italian-style family dinner, this delicious dip is for you!
What You Need
Here are the basic ingredients you need. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Mascarpone cheese — the base of the dip and what gives it the classic tiramisu flavor
- Cream cheese — helps thicken the consistency and balances the mascarpone flavor. Let it soften at room temperature
- Heavy whipping cream — makes it nice and fluffy
- Powdered sugar — to sweeten it up
- Vanilla extract — for flavor
- Espresso powder — adds coffee flavor. Instant coffee is not the same thing.
- Cocoa powder — to dust on top
How to Make Tiramisu Dip
First cream the mascarpone and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer or stand mixer. Add the heavy cream and vanilla. Finally, mix in the espresso powder and powdered sugar until just blended. Before serving, dust a little cocoa powder over the top.
Serving Suggestions
We like to serve the dip with ladyfingers. These short, thin cookies make up the layers in tiramisu, so they are perfect for dipping. Vanilla wafers, graham crackers or Biscoff cookies are also good. We also like fresh strawberries with this dip.
Quick Tips
To prevent curdling, don’t over mix the mascarpone.
Beat the in the heavy cream just until lumps are gone and soft peaks form for best results.
Let the cream cheese warm up a bit at room temperature for easier mixing.
Variation
If you’re only serving this for adults, you can add up to 2 teaspoons of Kahlua for even more flavor.
Storage
Store the dip in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to serve. Be sure to return to the refrigerator if it’s not gone within 2 hours — usually NOT a problem! I don’t recommend freezing the dip as cream cheese usually doesn’t thaw well.
More Sweet Dips
Try my cannoli dip or this hot cocoa dip or peppermint mocha dip or this easy eggnog dip or Biscoff dip next. Be sure to check out more sweet dips and easy desserts your family will love!
Easy Tiramisu Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and cream cheese together with a hand mixer until just combined
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract and beat until all lumps are gone
- Add in the powdered sugar and instant espresso powder and beat until fully combined and smooth
- Transfer mixture into a serving bowl and dust with cocoa powder
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Omg this was the best thing I’ve ever eaten! I added a tablespoon of kahlua like you mentioned in the notes, and it turned out amazing! I’ll definitely be making this recipe again
Wow! This is awesome. Pretty easy to make and the taste is so close to the real thing. Had this over the weekend for family and it was the first thing to go. Will be making this again.
Thanks, Kevin. So glad you liked the dip!