Description

A no-bake, make-ahead dessert that combines ladyfingers dipped in coffee with a rich cream cheese and whipped cream filling. It requires zero oven time and delivers a restaurant-quality tiramisu experience with minimal stress.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (7 ounces) Ladyfingers
1 ½ cups (360ml) Strong Brewed Coffee, cooled
1 tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder (optional)
16 ounces (450g) Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cups (480ml) Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
½ cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ cup (25g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Chocolate Shavings (optional)

Instructions

Brew coffee and let it cool completely. Stir in espresso powder if using.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
In a separate cold bowl, whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined, being careful not to deflate the air.
Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds per side until moist but not soggy.
Place a single layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining cream mixture.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not over-soak the ladyfingers; 1-2 seconds per side is sufficient. Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Heavy cream must be cold to whip properly. The cake needs at least 8 hours to set; do not cut too early. Dust with cocoa powder only right before serving to prevent it from dissolving. This recipe contains gluten and dairy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22
Sodium: 280
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5

Keywords: tiramisu, icebox cake, no-bake dessert, make-ahead dessert, cream cheese dessert, coffee dessert, easy dessert, party dessert