Ghetto Tiramisu
Craving a decadent dessert without the hassle? This Quick and Easy Ghetto Tiramisu is your go-to indulgence! Crafted with store-bought sponge cake, velvety cream cheese, and rich coffee, this no-bake treat delivers all the flavors of classic tiramisu with minimal effort. The recipe swaps traditional mascarpone for cream cheese, whipped to perfection with powdered sugar and vanilla, creating a luscious filling that perfectly complements the coffee-soaked cake. Topped with a dusting of cocoa powder, this approachable twist on Italy’s favorite dessert comes together in just 20 minutes and requires no cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights or when the sweet tooth strikes, this budget-friendly tiramisu proves you can create gourmet flavor in a pinch. Serve it chilled, and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Instant coffee
- 1 cup Hot water
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 6 pieces Store-bought sponge cake slices
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant coffee and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in 1 cup of hot water. Let it cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and gently mix until fully combined.
Dip each slice of sponge cake into the cooled coffee, ensuring both sides are moistened, but do not oversaturate.
In an 8x8-inch dish, layer half of the soaked sponge cake slices to cover the bottom completely.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the sponge cake layer.
Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked sponge cake slices and the remaining cream cheese mixture.
Dust the top generously with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy your quick and easy Ghetto Tiramisu!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.5 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.7 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 589 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 1712 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
