Italian · medium · 30 min · serves 8
How to make tiramisu vegan
Short answer
Replace mascarpone, eggs, ladyfingers with egg with cashew cream + vegan cream cheese, aquafaba whipped to peaks, vegan sponge fingers or sliced sponge. The method is unchanged and takes about 30 minutes for 8 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Mascarpone
- Eggs
- Ladyfingers with egg
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mascarpone | Cashew cream + vegan cream cheese | Blend very smooth |
| Eggs | Aquafaba whipped to peaks | Gives the mousse lift |
| Ladyfingers | Vegan sponge fingers or sliced sponge | Soak briefly |
Method
- 1Whip aquafaba with sugar until stiff.
- 2Blend soaked cashews with vegan cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until silky.
- 3Fold the aquafaba into the cream in three additions.
- 4Dip sponge fingers in strong espresso and marsala for one second only.
- 5Layer, dust with cocoa and chill 6 hours.
The one thing people get wrong
One second in the coffee — soaked-through fingers collapse into mush overnight.
Frequently asked questions
- Can tiramisu be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace mascarpone, eggs, ladyfingers with egg with cashew cream + vegan cream cheese, aquafaba whipped to peaks, vegan sponge fingers or sliced sponge. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 30 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing tiramisu?
- One second in the coffee — soaked-through fingers collapse into mush overnight.
- How long does vegan tiramisu take?
- About 30 minutes for 8 servings — a medium recipe.
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