The Ultimate Easy Biscoff Tiramisu Recipe

What happens when two legendary, world-famous desserts—the rich, creamy, and coffee-soaked perfection of a classic Italian Tiramisu and the addictive, caramelized spice of Belgian Biscoff cookies—come together in one unbelievably delicious creation? You get this absolutely incredible, show-stopping Biscoff Tiramisu.

This isn’t just a recipe; it’s the ultimate dessert mash-up that you have been dreaming of. We’re swapping out the traditional ladyfingers for iconic Biscoff cookies and soaking them in a rich coffee liqueur mixture. These spiced cookie layers are then nestled between clouds of a light, airy, and authentically luscious mascarpone cream. It’s a sophisticated, no-bake dessert that is surprisingly simple to make and is guaranteed to be the star of any dinner party.

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Recipe Overview: The Ultimate Dessert Mash-Up

What makes this Biscoff Tiramisu a viral sensation and a new classic is the genius substitution of Biscoff cookies. Their deep, caramelized, and warmly spiced flavor adds an incredible new dimension to the classic tiramisu profile. The recipe uses a traditional, safe method for the mascarpone cream by gently cooking the egg yolks, resulting in a stable, rich, and velvety mousse. It’s the perfect, impressive make-ahead dessert for any special occasion.

Metric	Time / Level
Total Time	4 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Active Prep Time	30 minutes
Difficulty Level	Intermediate
Servings	9

The Essential Ingredients for This Modern Classic

This recipe uses a handful of high-quality ingredients to create its signature sophisticated flavor.

• Biscoff Biscuits (Cookies): The game-changing ingredient! Instead of traditional ladyfingers, we use these thin, crispy, and uniquely flavorful Belgian shortcrust cookies, also known as speculoos. Their deep, caramelized, and cinnamon-spiced flavor infuses the entire dessert, and they soften to a perfect, delicate, cake-like texture.
• The Authentic Mascarpone Cream: This is the heart of any true tiramisu.
  • Egg Yolks & Sugar: We gently cook the egg yolks with sugar over a double boiler. This classic Italian “sabayon” method not only makes the eggs safe to eat but also creates a rich, stable, and silky-smooth custard base for our cream.
  • Mascarpone Cheese: This rich, soft, and slightly sweet Italian cream cheese is absolutely essential for the authentic, decadent, and velvety texture of tiramisu. Be sure it’s at room temperature for a perfectly smooth, lump-free result.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Fresh, cold heavy cream is whipped to soft peaks and then folded into the mascarpone base. This is what transforms the rich base into a light, airy, and cloud-like mousse.
• The Coffee Soak: This is what gives the cookies their classic tiramisu flavor.
  • Espresso Powder: Using a good quality instant espresso powder dissolved in hot water provides a strong, intense coffee flavor that can stand up to the sweet cream and spiced cookies.
  • Coffee Liqueur or Dark Rum: A splash of a coffee liqueur like Kahlua or a dark rum adds a wonderful, warm, and boozy depth of flavor to the soak.

Step-by-Step to the Perfect Biscoff Tiramisu

This recipe involves a few classic pastry techniques, but each step is simple. Follow this guide, and you’ll create a perfect, bakery-worthy dessert with confidence.

Part 1: The Silky Mascarpone Cream

Step 1: In a large, heat-safe bowl (the bowl of your stand mixer is perfect), whisk together the 3 large egg yolks and the 70g of granulated sugar.

Step 2: Create a double boiler by bringing about an inch of water to a simmer in a small pot. Turn off the heat. Place the bowl with the egg yolk mixture on top, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the simmering water.

Step 3: Whisk the egg mixture occasionally for about 4-5 minutes. The mixture will become warm, thicker, and will turn a pale yellow color as the sugar completely dissolves. To check, carefully rub a tiny bit of the mixture between your fingers; it should feel completely smooth. Remove the bowl from the pot.

Step 4: Immediately add the room-temperature mascarpone cheese to the warm egg mixture. Whisk until the mascarpone is completely combined and the mixture is perfectly smooth.

Step 5: In a separate large mixing bowl, add the cold whipping cream and the vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until it reaches soft peaks.

Step 6: Add the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold the two mixtures together until they are just combined and no streaks remain. This is your finished, luscious mascarpone cream.

Part 2: Assembling Your Tiramisu Masterpiece

Step 1: In a shallow bowl, stir together the 2 teaspoons of espresso powder, the 150g of hot water, and the 1 oz of coffee liqueur or rum until the espresso powder has dissolved.

Step 2: Working one at a time, take a Biscoff cookie and give it a very quick dip into the espresso mixture, just enough to moisten both sides (about 1 second per side).

Pro Tip: Biscoff cookies are thinner than ladyfingers and will absorb liquid very quickly. A super-fast dip is all you need to prevent them from becoming mushy and falling apart.

Step 3: Arrange the soaked Biscoff cookies in the bottom of your serving container (an 8×8 or 9×9 inch dish is great). The recipe suggests a double layer of cookies on the bottom for a sturdier base.

Step 4: Add a generous layer of the mascarpone cream on top of the Biscoff layer. Use a small offset spatula to gently push the cream to the edges and create a smooth, even layer.

Step 5: Repeat with another layer of quickly-soaked Biscoff cookies, and then top with another even layer of mascarpone cream. Smooth the top with a spatula or a bench scraper for a perfectly flat surface.

Part 3: Chilling and Finishing

Step 1 (The Most Important Step!): Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. This long, uninterrupted chilling time is absolutely essential for the dessert to set up properly, for the cookies to soften into a cake-like texture, and for the flavors to meld beautifully.

Step 2: Just before you are ready to serve, use a fine-mesh sieve to dust the top of the tiramisu generously with cocoa powder. You can also place a final, whole Biscoff cookie in the center for decoration. Slice and serve chilled.

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Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

Tiramisu is the ultimate make-ahead dessert, as it must be made in advance for the best results.

• Make-Ahead: This Biscoff Tiramisu is at its absolute best when it’s made a full 24 hours before you plan to serve it. This gives it the perfect amount of time to set and for the flavors to marry. You can make it up to 2 days in advance.
• Storage: Store any leftover tiramisu, covered tightly, in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to 4 days.
• Freezing: This tiramisu also freezes well. Wrap the dish tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before dusting with cocoa and serving.

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Creative Recipe Variations

This modern twist on tiramisu is a wonderful base for other delicious ideas.

1. Ultimate Cookie Butter Biscoff Tiramisu: For an even more intense and decadent Biscoff flavor, you can gently warm 1/2 cup of creamy Biscoff spread (cookie butter) in the microwave until it is pourable. Drizzle a thin layer of it over the top of the Biscoff cookie layers before you add the mascarpone cream.
2. Make it a Non-Alcoholic Tiramisu: For a delicious, family-friendly version that everyone can enjoy, simply omit the coffee liqueur or rum from the coffee soak. For a bit of extra flavor, you can add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the coffee mixture.
3. Individual Biscoff Tiramisu Cups: For an elegant, single-serving dessert that’s perfect for a dinner party, you can assemble the layers in individual glass cups, jars, or wine glasses. Just break the soaked cookies as needed to fit.

Enjoy Your Irresistible Dessert Creation!

You’ve just created a truly special dessert that is the perfect fusion of a trendy, modern flavor and a timeless, Italian classic. This Biscoff Tiramisu is a sophisticated, impressive, and unbelievably delicious treat that is sure to wow your friends and family. It’s a rewarding project that proves you can create a truly show-stopping dessert right in your own kitchen.

We hope you love every last, rich and creamy bite!

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