Rosewater Vegan Tiramisu Cups | No Bake
This rosewater Vegan Tiramisu is loaded with luscious Vegan Mascarpone and puts the perfect spin on traditional Tiramisu, my favorite classic Italian dessert. Made with edible rose petals, it’s what sweet dessert dreams are made of.
Must-try recipes like this are a great option for birthday parties, Easter, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day and certain to be your new favorite dessert. Plus, this wonderful recipe is no-bake and even better the next day!
Curb your own sweet tooth cravings. This Italian Tiramisu recipe proves anyone can become quite the home chef. Like my Grilled Peaches Dessert with Vegan Mascarpone, the mascarpone cheese in this recipe, layered with ladyfinger cookies, gives each bite a creamy, crunchy texture. It’s a nice recipe to enjoy during the summer months and the festive season.
Putting spins on recipes is part of the cooking fun. Mixing and matching flavors makes recipes like this adaptable for any time of year. And just in case you’re looking for more easy vegan recipe ideas, don’t miss my Easy Vegan Rum Balls or my Air Fryer Chocolate Vegan Strawberry Shortcake.
This will quickly become one of your next favorite desserts.
Ingredients for Rosewater Tiramisu
- Mascarpone cheese: you can buy this at the store or use my Vegan Mascarpone recipe as a simple substitute.
- Vegan heavy cream: this needs to be chilled for this recipe to help provide firmness and soft and stiff peaks.
- Powdered sugar: used to add sweetness and also as a light dusting on the top.
- Rosewater: you can add more or less of the rose water, according to your taste.
- Vegan Lady Fingers: For the life of me, I could not find again vegan ladyfingers on Amazon, although I bought them before when I made these. For now, I have included one of my favorite recipes for them from Addicted to Dates. If I find them again, I will post the link.
- Warm Oat Milk: make sure that the milk is warm, but not hot. If oat milk is not your forte, any non-dairy milk will work
- Edible Rose Petals: this technically can be optional, but they’re stunning (and edible!) on this dessert.
- Dried Rosebuds: can be used as a garnish for this recipe. This can be omitted as well.
For exact ingredient measurements, see the recipe card below!
How to Make This Vegan Tiramisu Recipe
Step 1: Whisk the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl until smooth. There should be no lumps.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and the powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture. Add the rosewater and mix until combined.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of rosewater with the warm milk. Grab the ladyfinger cookies and dip them quickly into the milk mixture. Do not oversoak.
Step 4: Use an 8X8 dish or individual glasses, and add the layer of dipped ladyfingers. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the top of the lady finger cookies.
Step 6: Repeat with another layer of the dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the mascarpone cream. Smooth the top.
Step 7: Repeat with another layer of the dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the mascarpone cream. Smooth the top.
Recommended Equipment Needed
- Shallow bowl.
- Electric mixer and whisk attachment. Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer.
- Medium bowl/Large mixing bowl.
- 8X8 serving dish or baking dish or individual glasses.
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Tips for Making Classic Vegan Tiramisu with Rose Petals
- Be sure that you read the full instructions while layering so that you’re aware that you’re saving half of the mascarpone mixture to split between two layers of this dessert.
- If you want to have more than a second layer, you can do so easily by repeating the layered ingredients. Some people will create a larger Tiramisu trifle this way.
- Any of the sponge fingers cookies in the mixture or on the bottom of the dish will soften quickly. (the same goes for Savoiardi cookies)
- You can add any topping that you want to this easy tiramisu recipe, like a dusting of powdered sugar, dark chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries or fruit, or even a drizzle of strawberry syrup. Adding a dusting of cocoa powder on top also adds a fun taste. All flavors are good options.
- While I don’t use caffeine in this recipe, you can swap out the warm milk mixture and use strong coffee to dip the ladyfingers into. You could also use coconut milk for an added sweetness and coconut flavor.
- To get that velvety texture, you could also use coconut cream, almond milk, full-fat coconut milk, and more.
- Drizzle a little bit of maple syrup on top for a touch of sweetness. Crush up some raw cashews and dollop some vegan yogurt on top for more yumminess. When I say that you can vary some of the key ingredients to fit your cravings, you can.
- If you prefer this simple vegan version to be a little tart, add some lemon zest and fresh lemon juice for a tangy flavor. (literally, change it up to make it the best vegan tiramisu – ever!)
- Make it boozy by adding a little dark rum to the milk mixture. You will dip the lady fingers into this mixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
The biggest mistake that people make when making homemade tiramisu, is that they overmix the mascarpone. The mixture needs to be mixed until smooth, but not past that. If you overmix, it can affect the texture.
Due to the layers, the cookies are going to become soggy, but there is a way to slow it down. It’s super important that you dip the ladyfingers into the milk mixture for only 1-2 seconds, not longer.
This light and quick dipping adds a minimal amount of liquid, giving them a soft crunch, rather than making them soggy.
This really comes down to personal preference, but a lot of people say that the longer it sets, the more flavor comes out.
No, for the true tiramisu flavor and texture, using mascarpone is a must. There’s just no substitute for that ingredient in this recipe – which is why I never falter or vary from it.
The traditional version of homemade mascarpone leaves it open to being served in a variety of ways. It really is a versatile ingredient to work with. You can add it to a piping bag and pipe that creamy vegan mascarpone on cookies or crackers, or even use it as a bagel spread.
A high-speed blender really isn’t what is needed to make this easy vegan mascarpone cheese. The high speed of the mixer and whisk creates the light and fluffiness needed for the cream filling. That is the main difference that you’ll find when using the right equipment to make this dairy-free mascarpone recipe. I recommend using a whisk and mixer for the best results for this classic Italian dessert.
What To Serve with Rosewater Tiramisu
Easy plant=based desserts like this are simple to store for later. Simply cover the dish with plastic wrap, or store it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge.
Freezing is not recommended for this dish because of the added dairy.
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Rosewater Vegan Tiramisu Recipe
Ingredients
For the cream layer:
- 8 ounces vegan mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup vegan heavy cream chilled
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp rosewater adjust to taste
For the layers:
- 20-24 vegan ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi biscuits)
- 1 cup warm oat milk
- 1 tbsp rosewater
For decoration:
- edible rose petals
- dried rosebuds
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl until smooth. There should be no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture.
- Add the rosewater and mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of rosewater with the warm milk.
- Grab the ladyfinger cookies and dip them quickly into the milk mixture. Do not oversoak.
- Use an 8X8 dish or individual glasses, and add the layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture over the top of the lady finger cookies.
- Repeat with another layer of the dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the mascarpone cream. Smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place the dish (or dishes) in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from fridge, lightly dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with the edible rose petals and dried rosebuds.
Notes
- Be sure that you read the full instructions while layering so that you’re aware that you’re saving half of the mascarpone mixture to split between two layers of this dessert.
- If you want to have more than a second layer, you can do so easily by repeating the layered ingredients. Some people will create a larger Tiramisu trifle this way.
- Any of the ladyfinger cookies in the mixture or on the bottom of the dish will soften quickly. (the same goes for Savoiardi cookies)
- You can add any topping that you want to this easy tiramisu recipe, like a dusting of powdered sugar, shavings of dark chocolate, fresh strawberries or fruit, or even a drizzle of strawberry syrup. Adding a little bit of cocoa powder on top also adds a fun taste. All flavors are good options.
- While I don’t use caffeine in this recipe, you can swap out the warm milk mixture and use strong coffee to dip the ladyfingers into. You could also use coconut milk for an added sweetness and coconut flavor.
- To get that velvety texture, you could also use coconut cream, almond milk, full-fat coconut milk, and more.
- Drizzle a little bit of maple syrup on top for a touch of sweetness. Crush up some raw cashews and dollop some vegan yogurt on top for more yumminess. When I say that you can vary some of the key ingredients to fit your cravings, you can.
- If you prefer this simple vegan version to be a little tart, add some lemon zest and fresh lemon juice for a tangy flavor. (literally, change it up to make it the best vegan tiramisu – ever!)
Rosewater tiramisu sounds incredible and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I agree. Thank you Genevieve.
I made these Rosewater Vegan Tiramisu Cups, and they were delicious! Super easy to make with no baking needed. The rosewater adds a unique touch!
So glad u loved them. Thanks Criss.
Such a pretty and floral Valentines day Tiramisu version! I loved the gentle rosetwater flavor coming through with each spoonful.
Thank you Sonja.
This tiramisu was delicious!! So happy to have found a vegan alternative
Thanks Nicole.
Vegan tiramisu is a perfect treat I have tired it already, going to make it again.
Good news. Thank you Swathi.
I am a huge fan of adding rosewater to desserts! And this tiramisu was simply divine!
Me too. Thanks Nora.
This is one of the most elegant vegan desserts I’ve tried. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is just like traditional tiramisu!
Nice of you to say. Thank you Oscar.
This is hands down one of the best tiramisu recipes I’ve ever made. The rosewater gives it such a lovely flavor.
Ahh, thank you Nicole. For the nice compliment.