It turns out that store-bought ladyfingers are pretty disappointing compared to homemade ones!
Back in my pre-vegan days, when I dipped store-bought ladyfingers into coffee, if I didn’t pull them out right away – they would turn soggy and lose their shape.
And the funniest part? I thought that’s how ladyfingers were supposed to behave in tiramisu! 😅
Until I finally took on the challenge – and made homemade vegan ladyfingers!
They turned out wonderfully spongy, holding their shape beautifully even after soaking in coffee ☕.
From there, it was a short and sweet journey to this gorgeous vegan tiramisu that rivals – and maybe even challenges – the original 😉.
Instead of mascarpone, we use Tofutti cream cheese-style spread – and it does the job perfectly!
✨ How to Make It
- Whip Tofutti with sugar, vanilla extract, and a little orange zest extract 🍊.
- In a separate bowl, whip a vegan whipping cream (like Flora).
- Gently fold the two mixtures together into a luscious cream.
- Dip homemade vegan ladyfingers into strong espresso and line a deep rectangular pan (about 25X20 cm).
- Drizzle a bit more espresso over the ladyfingers.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream.
- Sift a thin layer of cocoa powder over the top.
- Repeat for another layer.
💡 Tip:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
The longer it rests, the deeper and more irresistible the flavors become!
🌟 Ideas for Variations:
- Fresh or frozen berries
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Crushed pralines for extra crunch
(Highly recommend starting with the classic version before experimenting!)
Enjoy every bite, and let me know how it turned out 🙏❣
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RECIPE
Vegan Tiramisu Featuring Perfect Homemade LadyfingersEQUIPMENT
- 1 cup sugar
- 450 gram Tofutti better than cream cheese two containers
- 1 cup plant-based whipping cream
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange peel extract optional
- 1 cup espresso one capsule is fine
- 3 Tablespoon Bacardi rum, coffee liqueur, or brandy rum drink not extract!
- 16 units homemade vegan lady fingers (Savoyardi) click here for instructions
- cocoa powder for topping
- Put tofu, sugar, vanilla, and orange peel extract in a bowl and whip for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, whip the plant-based cream and combine it with the Tofutti mixture.
- Mix coffee and rum (liqueur or brandy) in a large bowl. Dip half of the Lady Fingers in the liquid on both sides for a few seconds, then arrange them in the pan. Pour a little of the espresso over the Lady Fingers.
- Spread half of the cream on the Lady Fingers, level with a spatula, and sprinkle a nice layer of cocoa powder on the cream using a small strainer.
- Dip the rest of the lady's fingers in the coffee mixture - and arrange on top of the cocoa-coated cream. Spread the remaining half of the cream and sprinkle another layer of cocoa powder.
- Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator at least overnight to allow the tiramisu to set and develop flavors. It tastes even better after a few days—after about a week in the fridge, it will be truly divine.
- Serve with a large spatula or spoon.
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