Name: Baileys Tiramisu
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, separated; 100g golden caster sugar; 500g mascarpone cheese; 50ml Baileys Irish Cream; 300ml strong coffee (made with 2 tbsp coffee granules + 300ml boiling water); 175g sponge fingers; 25g dark chocolate, for grating; 2 tsp cocoa powder, for dusting

This Baileys Tiramisu is a simple, no-cook dessert that’s perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. With creamy Baileys Irish Cream and rich coffee-soaked sponge fingers, it’s a grown-up twist on a classic favorite. Best of all, you can make it ahead of time!

Why You’ll Love It

No baking needed – just whisk, layer, and chill.
Boozy and delicious – Baileys adds a smooth, indulgent flavor.
Make-ahead magic – prepare up to 2 days in advance.
Crowd-pleaser – creamy, chocolatey layers everyone will love.

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated
100g golden caster sugar
500g mascarpone cheese
50ml Baileys Irish Cream
300ml strong coffee (made with 2 tbsp coffee granules + 300ml boiling water)
175g sponge fingers (ladyfingers)
25g dark chocolate, for grating
2 tsp cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

Make the Creamy Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar for 5 minutes until thick and foamy.
- Add mascarpone and Baileys to the yolk mixture, whisking until smooth and streak-free.
- Gently fold egg whites into the mascarpone mixture with a metal spoon to keep it light and airy.
Layer the Tiramisu
- Pour cooled coffee into a shallow dish.
- Dip sponge fingers in coffee for a few seconds (don’t let them get soggy!) and place in a single layer in a 20 x 15 cm dish (use about half the fingers).
- Spread half the creamy mixture over the sponge fingers.
- Grate most of the dark chocolate over the cream.
- Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked sponge fingers and the remaining cream. (Optional: pipe the top layer for a fancy look.)
Chill and Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours, ideally overnight, to set.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and grate the remaining chocolate on top.

Tips for Success

Sugar tweak: Try 60g sugar with egg whites and 40g with yolks for extra fluffiness.
Boozy boost: Add a splash of Baileys to the coffee for more flavor.
Sponge fingers: Use a few extra if you like a thicker base.
Chill time: Overnight chilling gives the best texture.