Dips
Tiramisu Dip Recipe (10 minutes!)
With all the great taste of tiramisu, but in a straightforward, fun, dippable format, this tiramisu dip is going to become an instant party favorite!
At a glance
What stands out: With all the great taste of tiramisu in a straightforward-to-make dip format, this tiramisu dip is going to become an instant party favorite! Enjoy the delight of your favorite dessert in a 10 minute dip recipe.
How long it takes: 10 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, electric mixer
Servings: 14 servings (¼ cup each)
Creamy Tiramisu Dip
Like the dessert only easier. Tiramisu dip boasts a standby attributes of your favorite creamy rich dessert in a straightforward-to-make format. The dip is sweet but not cloyingly sweet, with a reliable balance of coffee and chocolate. If you use lady-fingers as dippers, it’s just like the fancy dessert we all know and love.
Ingredients similar to tiramisu. This tiramisu dip is made with mascarpone, cream cheese, espresso powder, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. It’s sweetened with a touch of powdered sugar, and the fluffy texture comes compliments of a bit of heavy whipping cream.
Popular for parties. There’s always a need for fun dips, because who doesn’t love dip? Sweet dips, savory dips, they’re all welcome at any party. This tiramisu dip is always popular at parties and it’s straightforward to mix.
What Is Tiramisu?
This iconic dessert of Italian origin is made of ladyfingers which are dipped in coffee, then layered with a creamy mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese, and lightly flavored with chocolate (Wikipedia). In Italian, the word tiramisu means “pick us up” as in, cheer us up.
Serving Ideas
If you’re wondering what to serve with this tiramisu dip, ladyfingers are the obvious choice (as pictured) but graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or apple slices are rich, too.
We might have put it on pancakes one morning. And it might have been a standby thing ever.
What goes in
- Whipping Cream (Heavy Cream): Not to be confused with whipped topping or whipped cream from a can! Look for whipping cream or heavy cream (same thing) in the dairy section of your grocery store. It should be well-chilled.
- Cream Cheese: You’ll want to make sure that your cream cheese is softened, or at room temperature so it’s straightforward to blend. Choose either full-fat or reduced fat (Neufchatel) but not fat-free.
- Mascarpone Cheese: Sometimes known as Italian cream cheese, mascarpone is richer (75% butterfat) and softer than American cream cheese (55% butterfat). It has a silkier consistency. You’ll find it in either the cheese section or the dairy section of the grocery story.
- Powdered Sugar (Confectioner’s Sugar): Only one half cup is needed to sweeten this dip.
- Espresso Powder: A traditional flavoring in tiramisu, espresso powder is a type of instant coffee and is usually found on the coffee aisle, in a small jar or tin. Espresso powder is also an ingredient in these coffee cookies and mini mocha cheesecakes.
- Cocoa Powder: Used in baking, unsweetened cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor. It’s sifted on top of the dip, similar to a tiramisu dessert.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: For a warm, rich flavor.
How it comes together
Dissolve espresso powder. Begin by stirring the espresso powder into the whipping cream so it has a chance to dissolve. Set that aside.
Whip. Put the cream cheese in a bowl and whip it with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and creamy. Add the mascarpone cheese and beat until velvety smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla; then add the espresso-flavored whipping cream. Continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy with soft peaks.
Serve. Scrape the dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle on the cocoa powder. Often cocoa powder tends to be a bit lumpy so it works best to use a small fine strainer to sift it over the dip. Serve this delectable dip immediately with dippers of your choice.
Ways to change it
- For a fun twist, add a tablespoon of rum or Kahlúa.
Keeping leftovers
This dip can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. If you’re not planning on serving it immediately, hold off on the cocoa powder. It’s best to sift it on right before you serve the dip. It will look prettier.
- Yield: 14
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ladyfingers, vanilla wafers, or fruit for dipping
Method
- Stir cream and espresso powder together in a bowl until dissolved.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat on low speed using an electric mixer until mixed. Add heavy cream and espresso mixture and increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form – do not over beat.
- Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with cocoa powder (we use a small fine mesh strainer). If not serving immediately, cover dip before sprinkling with cocoa powder and refrigerate.
- Serve with ladyfingers, vanilla wafers or fruit.
Notes
Nutrition information is for dip only and does not include dippers.
Leftover dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days in a covered container.
If desired, 1 tablespoon of Kahlúa or rum can be added to dip.
