This Filipino Style Tiramisu is a creamy no bake dessert layered with coffee soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone filling with a Filipino inspired twist. Light, smooth, and easy to make, it’s the perfect dessert for holidays, gatherings, or special occasions.
Looking for more tiramisu flavors? Try my famous Matcha Tiramisu.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beginner friendly and completely no bake
- Just mix, layer, chill, and serve
- Creamy mascarpone filling with rich coffee flavor
- Filipino inspired twist on classic tiramisu
- Easy to customize with dairy free options
- Perfect make ahead dessert for gatherings and holidays
- Smooth, rich, and lightly indulgent in every bite
The Story Behind Filipino Style Tiramisu
Filipino homes love no-bake layered cake desserts for birthdays, fiestas, and potlucks. The classic uses coffee-flavored syrup or alcohol-free go instead of Marsala wine.
Where Filipino Style Tiramisu Comes From
The tiramisu recipe came from Italy. It is usually made using raw egg yolks, mascarpone, coffee, and ladyfingers, but Filipino bakers made changes using local ingredients.
They added condensed milk and used broas in the recipe, and made it in a pan. The biscuits are also dipped quickly in hot water and strong coffee using a shallow bowl.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- large egg yolks
- granulated sugar
- mascarpone cheese
- heavy cream
- freshly brewed espresso
- coffee liqueur (optional)
- vanilla extract
- ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Place the bowl over a double boiler. Whisk constantly for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the cooled egg mixture until smooth.
Whip the Cream:
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Make sure it's fully combined.
Prepare the Espresso Dip:
6. In a shallow dish, mix the cooled espresso with the dark rum or coffee liqueur (if using).
Assemble the Tiramisu:
7. Quickly dip each of the ladyfinger biscuits into the espresso mixture and place them in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x9-inch dish.
8. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers.
9. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
10. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
11. Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
12. Serve and enjoy!
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
No mascarpone? Use cream cheese.
Swap espresso with strong instant coffee. - Variation
Want it kid-friendly? Skip the coffee liqueur or rum and stick with coffee-flavoured syrup. - Mistake to Avoid
Don’t soak the ladyfingers too long—they’ll get soggy fast. - Storage Tips
- This dessert doesn’t freeze well due to the creamy layers.
- Store it chilled and covered for up to 3 days.
- Add cocoa and dark chocolate shavings right before serving for freshness.
FAQs
Filipino Style Tiramisu
Ingredients
For the Mascarpone Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Espresso Dip:
- 1 cup freshly brewed espresso cooled to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur optional
For Assembly and Garnish:
- 24 ladyfingers Savoiardi biscuits
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Place the bowl over a double boiler and whisk constantly for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the cooled egg mixture until smooth.
Whip the Cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Prepare the Espresso Dip:
- In a shallow dish, mix the cooled espresso with the dark rum or coffee liqueur (if using).
Assemble the Tiramisu:
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and place them in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x9-inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chill and Garnish:
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
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Mia says
Lainey, I always thought this was hard to make! But it looks so easy! Thank you, I can't make it!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
I made it easy so anyone who wants to make it won't have a hard time. Enjoy!
Dimple says
I can't wait to taste this!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Me too! Let me know how it goes 💛
Blair says
Oh delicious! I've been looking for an easy version of the recipe. Thanks so much!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
You're welcome! Help yourself to more easy-to-make recipes on the blog 💛
Ching says
It looks delicious and easy to make. I'd like to try this soon! 🙂
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Thank you 😊 It really is simple. I hope you get to try it soon!
Shein says
So creamy and indulgent! 🤎✨ This Filipino-style tiramisu looks absolutely irresistible—love the local twist! 😊🍰
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
I'm glad to make recipes like this. Let me know how you like it!
Maisaci says
I remember hearing this recipe way back in my elementary or high school years. I didn’t realize I could actually make it. Thank you, SB. 🙄
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
That makes me smile! 🤍It’s amazing how recipes from our childhood come back like this. Let me know when you make it!
Elie W says
Made these recently and it was a hit! Thanks, Lainey!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Really? That's great ♥️ I'm so happy it's to your liking!
Clara says
Woooooow, this looks so yummy. My kind of treat!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
I love this kind of treat too! ♥️
Kian Cablinda says
Not really a sweet tooth, but this recipe threatens to make me one 🙂
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Haha! Well let me know when you give it a try if you're a sweet tooth yet ♥️
Shein says
A little taste of home with a sweet twist✨ This Filipino-style tiramisu is my take on a classic—creamy, comforting, and made for sharing 🤍🍰
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Exactly! 🤍 comforting, simple, and made to share. Thank you so much ✨