Our 25 Best Tiramisu Recipes

Updated November 19, 2018
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"Tiramisu" translates to "carry me up," and that's exactly what a good dessert does. Here, the winning combination of coffee and carbohydrates (and that fluffiness!) transports all who partake to dessert utopia. Twists and custom touches like sweet tea, raspberries, pumpkin, and even beer elevate this classic Italian dessert into something unforgettable. 

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Pumpkin-Espresso Tiramisù

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Pumpkin-Espresso Tiramisù Recipe

Make Ahead: Loosely wrap baked and cooled tiramisù in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Chocolate Tiramisu Poke Cake

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Chocolate Tiramisu Poke Cake Recipe

The poke cake technique is incredibly easy, but that doesn't mean that poke cakes have a simple flavor. Enjoy the irresistible textures of pudding, cake, and crushed espresso beans in each bite of with this chocoatey take on Tiramisu.

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Tiramisù Layer Cake

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Tiramisù Layer Cake Recipe

Michelle has been making this crowd favorite for the past few years and always gets hounded for the recipe. "I love traditional tiramisù, but it never looks as pretty as a layer cake that you can decorate," she says.

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Nutella Tiramisu in Jars

Nutella Tiramisu in Jars Recipe

In this updated version of the classic Italian dessert, richly flavored Nutella adds to the decadence of creamy mascarpone, and the single-serving jars mean you don't even have to share. You'll need six 1/5-liter jars such as Weck, or you can use tall 1-cup canning jars.

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Chocolate Chip Tiramisu

Chocolate Chip Tiramisu Recipe

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Fudgy Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

Fudgy Chocolate Tiramisu Cake Recipe

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Lemon Berrymisu

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Lemon Berrymisu Recipe

If you think tiramisu has to be made hours ahead, try this fresh, summery version, which comes together in no time. For a non-alcoholic variation, use lemonade concentrate in place of the limoncello. And swap in madeleines for the ladyfingers if you like.

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Angel Food Cake Tiramisu

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Angel Food Cake Tiramisu Recipe

Debbi Bender, 47, Hendersonville, N.C.

"I make this indulgent recipe year-round--it always gets wonderful reviews."

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Instant Tiramisu

Instant Tiramisu Recipe

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Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake

Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake features a refreshing twist to this Italian specialty dessert for the perfect end to a summer meal.

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Mango Tiramisu with Raspberry Sauce

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Mango Tiramisu with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Notes: This creative spin on tiramisu is inspired by a dessert served at Surt's Restaurant in Volcano Village on the Big Island.

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Decadent S'mores Tiramisù

Decadent S'mores Tiramisù Recipe

Try a twist on classic Tiramisù with this chocolate and marshmallow-inspired version. It makes the perfect cool and creamy chocolate treat to enjoy when the weather warms up.

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Tiramisu Bread Pudding

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Tiramisu Bread Pudding Recipe

Drizzled with a rich mascarpone sauce, this moist, coffee and Kahlúa-flavored bread pudding features the flavors of tiramisu, a favorite Italian dessert.

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Lemon Tiramisù

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Lemon Tiramisù Recipe

Be sure to use soft ladyfingers, found in the bakery or produce section.

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Sweet Tea Tiramisù

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Sweet Tea Tiramisù Recipe

For topping: Toss sliced strawberries and pitted fresh cherries with a little sugar and almond liqueur; add shaved chocolate.

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Individual Tiramisu Trifles

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Individual Tiramisu Trifles Recipe

These parfaitlike desserts can be assembled the day before the party and need no last-minute garnishes.

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Beeramisu

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Beeramisu Recipe

Pieter Vanden Hogen, chef at Oregon's Pelican Pub & Brewery, uses the brewery's award-winning Tsunami Stout for his version of tiramisu.

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Raspberry Tiramisù Bites

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Raspberry Tiramisù Bites Recipe

There are crisp Italian cookies also called ladyfingers, but be sure to use soft ones in this recipe. Look for them in the bakery or produce section of your supermarket.

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Tiramisu Anacapri

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Tiramisu Anacapri Recipe

This tiramisu was a hit with our Test Kitchens staff, who agreed that it's one of the best they've come across. Ladyfingers can be found in the bakery or the frozen-food section of the supermarket. We used soft ladyfingers, which are made to be split.

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Tiramisu Toffee Trifle Pie

Tiramisu Toffee Trifle Pie Recipe

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Chocolate-Raspberry Tiramisu

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Chocolate-Raspberry Tiramisu Recipe

To make this nontraditional, summery tiramisu even fancier, use a mixture of red, gold, and black raspberries.

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Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisù Trifle

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Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisù Trifle Recipe

Make a show-stopping dessert recipe that combines all your favorite treats.

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Double Coffee Tiramisù

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Double Coffee Tiramisù Recipe

This chilled dessert recipe makes three servings, so plan to enjoy the two extra servings the next day.

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Chocolate Tiramisù Charlotte

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Chocolate Tiramisù Charlotte Recipe

Every holiday dinner needs a luscious chocolate dessert. This one can be made ahead and can sit out awhile before serving.

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Tiramisu Angel Torte

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Tiramisu Angel Torte Recipe

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