Description
A rich and creamy no-bake dessert made with buttery shortbread biscuits instead of traditional ladyfingers. This easy shortbread tiramisu layers coffee-soaked cookies with smooth mascarpone cream for a decadent twist on the classic Italian tiramisu recipe. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or when you need a simple dessert using shortbread biscuits.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10):
For the Layers:
2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweetened coffee)
2–3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
12–16 shortbread fingers (such as Walkers shortbread)
For the Mascarpone Cream:
16 oz (2 cups) mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10):
For the Layers:
2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweetened coffee)
2–3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
12–16 shortbread fingers (such as Walkers shortbread)
For the Mascarpone Cream:
16 oz (2 cups) mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Notes
• Dip shortbread very quickly — it absorbs faster than ladyfingers.
• Want a twist? Add a layer of Biscoff spread between the cream layers for a Biscoff tiramisu variation.
• This is one of the best recipes using leftover shortbread cookies.
• For a kid-friendly version, skip the liqueur.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Layered
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired