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    Published: Jun 9, 2023 by Donna Poirier · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Tiramisu Speculoos

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    Serving tiramisu speculoos.

    Discover a delightful twist on the classic Tiramisu with Tiramisu Speculoos. This heavenly dessert offers a light and airy variation that is perfect for those seeking a no-bake treat or an effortlessly prepared icebox dessert.

    Serving tiramisu speculoos.

    Tiramisu Speculoos combines the irresistible flavours of the traditional Italian dessert with the warmth and spiced charm of Speculoos cookies. Indulge in the creamy layers of mascarpone cheese, delicately infused with coffee and harmonized with the crunch of Speculoos biscuits.

    Treat yourself to a sensational dessert experience that marries convenience and heavenly flavours in each spoonful. If you love richness and decadence, my recipe for chocolate fudge brownies will capture your heart too.

    Jump to:
    • What is Speculoos?
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Secrets for Success
    • Storage & Make Ahead
    • Recipe FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Comments

    What is Speculoos?

    Speculoos, a thin and crisp biscuit/cookie with Belgian origins, is famously produced by Lotus Biscoff, who showcases their version of this biscuit. These biscuits boast a distinctive flavour that combines sweetness and crunchiness with a subtle touch of cinnamon. They make for an ideal accompaniment to a cup of coffee, creating a delightful pairing. The name "Biscoff" cleverly merges the words "biscuit" and "coffee," capturing the essence of their suitability together.

    Ingredients

    This recipe deviates from the traditional tiramisu by omitting eggs. This modification streamlines the preparation and provides a suitable option for those who prefer to avoid eggs or are concerned about consuming raw eggs, typically used in a traditional tiramisu recipe.

    Ingredients to make tiramisu speculoos.
    • Lotus Biscoff is a type of biscuit commonly referred to as speculoos in Belgium. The cookies have become quite popular in North America in recent years and are widely available at your local grocery store.
    • Ladyfingers, known as savoiardi in Italian, are crisp, light, airy sponge cookies. Ladyfingers are famously utilized to make a traditional tiramisu.
    • Mascarpone is a soft and creamy cheese, similar to cream cheese but more spreadable, and it has a sweetness that cream cheese does not have. It is often incorporated into desserts as the traditional tiramisu, but is also utilized in savoury dishes.
    • Triple Sec is an orange-flavoured liqueur. I used Meaghers, a Canadian brand, with 35% alcohol.

    See the recipe card below for all the ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • If you love the flavour of orange, substitute with Grand Mariner or Cointreau instead of the Triple Sec. Brandy and dark rum are other alternatives too if you prefer less orange essence.
    • Alcohol is not necessary for the success of this recipe. Omit it, if that is your preference.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    This dessert takes no time at all to assemble. The longest and hardest part will be waiting for the tiramisu to set in the refrigerator!

    Combining coffee and triple sec for tiramisu speculoos.

    Combine the coffee and Triple Sec. Mix the coffee and Triple Sec in a shallow container, and set aside.

    Combining cocoa and cinnamon for tiramisu speculoos.

    Combine cocoa and cinnamon. Mix the cocoa and cinnamon in a small bowl, and set aside.

    Whipping mascarpone and heavy cream together.

    Whip mascarpone mixture. In the bowl of an electric mixer, on medium speed, beat the mascarpone, whipping cream, vanilla and sugar until *soft peaks form (see note in recipe card), roughly 2 minutes.

    Dipping Lotus Biscoff in coffee mixture.

    Begin assembly. Dip 6 Lotus Biscoff, dipping one cookie at a time into the coffee mixture for 3 seconds. Place each Lotus Biscoff side-by-side into a 9-inch by 5-inch pan.

    Dipping ladyfingers in the coffee and layering in the pan.

    Dip ladyfingers. Next, dip 7 ladyfingers, dipping one at a time, into the coffee mixture for 1 second on each side. Layer on top of the Lotus Biscoff.

    Spreading a layer of mascarpone and cream over ladyfingers.

    Add mascarpone mixture. On top of the layer of ladyfingers, spread half of the mascarpone mixture (roughly 1 cup). Dust with half the cocoa and cinnamon mixture.

    Adding last layer of ladyfingers to the pan.

    Repeat layers. Repeat the layers by dipping the remaining 6 Lotus Biscoff and the remaining 7 ladyfingers into the coffee mixture.

    Dusting tiramisu speculoos with cocoa and cinnamon

    Add the remaining mascarpone mixture. On top of the last layer of ladyfingers, spread the remaining mascarpone mixture. Dust with the remaining cocoa and cinnamon mixture. Cover well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.

    Secrets for Success

    • Dip the Lotus Biscoff briefly (3 seconds) in the room-temperature coffee. If you over-soak the biscuits, they will absorb too much coffee resulting in a tiramisu that leaches excess liquid.
    • It's best to let the tiramisu rest in the refrigerator for 5 hours to allow the biscuits to soften adequately and for the flavours to meld.

    Storage & Make Ahead

    • Cover the Tiramisu Speculoos with plastic wrap and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
    • It's a great dessert to make ahead of time. It can be made 24 hours in advance.
    • Do not freeze.

    🌟 Recommendations for safe food handling 🌟

    Recipe FAQs

    What does tiramisu mean?

    Tiramisù, as it is spelled in Italian, means pick me up or cheer me up. This refers to the energizing ingredients in the dessert, such as coffee and cocoa powder. Over the years, tiramisu has undergone variations and adaptions, but its classic combination of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, coffee and cocoa powder remain the key ingredients.

    Can you make tiramisu without eggs?

    Yes, as I show you in this recipe. This eggless tiramisu still delivers the creamy and flavourful elements of the classic dessert while offering a suitable option for those who prefer to avoid eggs.

    Serving tiramisu speculoos in small dessert bowls.

    📖 Recipe Card

    Serving tiramisu speculoos.

    Tiramisu Speculoos

    Donna Poirier
    Discover a delightful twist on the classic Tiramisu with Tiramisu Speculoos. This heavenly dessert offers a light and airy variation that is perfect for those seeking a no-bake treat or an effortlessly prepared icebox dessert. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Setting Time 5 hours hrs
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Canadian, Italian
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 375 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan, metal or glass
    • stand mixer or hand held mixer
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • shallow container
    • small sieve
    • small bowl
    • spatula

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup strong coffee, room temperature
    • 3 tablespoons Triple Sec liqueur
    • ⅔ cup mascarpone cheese
    • ⅔ cup whipping cream, 35% milk fat
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
    • 12 Lotus Biscoff cookies, 3.30 ounces or 94 grams
    • 14 ladyfingers , 3.90 ounces or 112 grams
    • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Combine the coffee and Triple Sec. Mix the coffee and Triple Sec in a shallow container, and set aside. 
      1 cup strong coffee, 3 tablespoons Triple Sec liqueur
    • Combine cocoa and cinnamon. Mix the cocoa and cinnamon in a small bowl, and set aside.
      1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • Whip mascarpone mixture. In the bowl of an electric mixer, on medium speed, beat the mascarpone, whipping cream, vanilla and sugar until *soft peaks form (see note in recipe card), roughly 2 minutes.
      ⅔ cup mascarpone cheese, ⅔ cup whipping cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
    • Begin assembly. Dip 6 Lotus Biscoff, dipping one cookie at a time into the coffee mixture for 3 seconds. Place each Lotus Biscoff side-by-side into a 9-inch by 5-inch pan.
    • Dip ladyfingers. Next, dip 7 ladyfingers, dipping one at a time, into the coffee mixture for 1 second on each side. Layer on top of the Lotus Biscoff.
    • Add mascarpone mixture. On top of the layer of ladyfingers, spread half of the mascarpone mixture (roughly 1 cup). Dust with half the cocoa and cinnamon mixture.
    • Repeat layers. Repeat the layers by dipping the remaining 6 Lotus Biscoff and the remaining 7 ladyfingers into the coffee mixture.
    • Add the remaining mascarpone mixture. On top of the last layer of ladyfingers, spread the remaining mascarpone mixture. Dust with the remaining cocoa and cinnamon mixture. Cover well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.

    Notes

    *To whip into soft peaks means to whip the cream until the mixture is just starting to firm up and hold.  But when you pull the whisk out of the cream, the mixture falls back onto itself.
    This recipe was adapted from:  Stewart, Martha.  "Tiramisù".  Recipe.  Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home 52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family & Friends.  United States: Clarkson Potter, 2009.  58-59.  Print.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    375
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    24
    g
    37
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    14
    g
    88
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    112
    mg
    37
    %
    Sodium
     
    76
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    82
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    32
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.4
    g
    2
    %
    Sugar
     
    15
    g
    17
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    881
    IU
    18
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.2
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    67
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is approximated using an online nutrition calculator. It is included as a courtesy and should not be substituted for the advice of a professional nutritionist.
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    1. Francois says

      June 09, 2023 at 8:56 pm

      This recipe is so easy to do and turns out delicious all the time … make sure you follow the dipping time for the cookies!

      Reply
      • Donna Poirier says

        June 09, 2023 at 8:58 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks Francois 😃

        Reply
    2. Cindy says

      June 10, 2023 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      What an easy-to-make recipe that makes a great impact when serving. Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Donna Poirier says

        June 10, 2023 at 10:15 am

        Thanks Cindy. Yes your are right, this is so easy to make-right up my alley 😃

        Reply

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