Name: Tiramisu’ Tart Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g sponge/lady fingers; 100 g unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee; 250 g dark chocolate; 300 ml double cream; 1 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 100 ml coffee liqueur; 250 g full fat mascarpone; 150 ml double cream; 50 g icing sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 10 g cocoa powder

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Introduction

This Tiramisu Tart brings together the beloved flavors of classic tiramisu in a delightful tart form. A rich coffee-infused base meets a creamy mascarpone topping, finished with a luscious chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to an indulgent dessert.

A slice of tart is placed on a white plate with a shiny silver fork beside it. The tart has three main layers: the bottom layer is a crumbly light beige crust, the middle layer is thick and smooth dark brown chocolate filling, and the top layer is white whipped cream with dollops dusted heavily with dark cocoa powder. In the background on a wooden board, the remaining tart shows the same pattern of white cream peaks covered with cocoa powder on top of the chocolate layer and light crust, all set against a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

200 g sponge fingers (ladyfingers)
100 g unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee
250 g dark chocolate
300 ml double cream (for ganache)
1 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee (for ganache)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for ganache)
100 ml coffee liqueur
250 g full fat mascarpone
150 ml double cream (for topping)
50 g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
10 g cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

Step 1: Blitz the sponge fingers into fine crumbs and mix in 1 teaspoon of espresso powder until evenly combined.
Step 2: Stir the melted butter through the crumb mixture, then press it firmly into the base and sides of a loose-bottomed 9-inch tart tin. Chill to set while preparing the ganache.
Step 3: Place dark chocolate, 300 ml double cream, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, and vanilla extract in a heatproof bowl. Heat gently in the microwave in short bursts or over a pan of simmering water, stirring frequently until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Step 4: Stir in the coffee liqueur then pour the ganache over the biscuit base. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
Step 5: For the topping, whisk mascarpone with double cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ganache layer. Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use decaffeinated coffee powder if you prefer to keep your dessert caffeine-free.
For a boozy twist, increase the coffee liqueur slightly or try adding a splash of Marsala wine.
Chill the tart for longer to allow flavors to meld for an even richer taste.
Make the tart a day ahead to save time and enhance the flavor.

Storage

Store the tiramisu tart in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. For best texture and flavor, consume within this timeframe. If needed, allow the tart to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

How to Serve

A slice of pie sits on a white plate with a crumbly light brown crust base. The pie has three layers: the bottom crust, a thick middle layer of smooth dark brown chocolate filling, and a top layer of white cream dollops dusted with a light brown cocoa powder. In the background, the rest of the pie is visible on a wooden board, showing more of the same layered topping. A silver fork lies on the white plate next to the pie slice on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular biscuits instead of sponge fingers?

Yes, you can substitute sponge fingers with any plain, dry biscuits like digestive biscuits. Just blitz them into fine crumbs as you would with the original recipe.

Is it possible to make this tart without coffee liqueur?

Absolutely. You can omit the coffee liqueur or replace it with strong brewed coffee or espresso to keep the coffee flavor while making it alcohol-free.