This Super Easy 10 Minute Tiramisu Jars is layered with Chocolate Cake, Coffee Cream, and some Cocoa. Serve this classic Italian dessert in jars! Plus, it’s eggless and alcohol-free too.
Here's why you'll love this recipe?
- It’s eggless and alcohol-free – perfect for both kids and adults!
- Serving in mason jars or glasses makes portion control easy. And if someone wants more, they can always grab another!
- It’s a great make-ahead dessert like caramel mousse jars – prepare it a few hours before your guests arrive.
- Plus, it’s super easy to customize! While I like using chocolate cake for the base, you can opt for classic ladyfingers or vanilla sponge as well.
Tiramisu Jars: A Dessert Loved Across the Years
I've been making these eggless tiramisu jars for a while now, and they’ve become a favorite among both my younger and older guests. Recently, one of my friend's daughters, who is now 18, visited us and told me that these tiramisu mason jars are still the best dessert she’s ever had. She even said she hasn’t forgotten the flavors to this day. Can you believe that?
I was absolutely thrilled! The last time I made her this dessert in person, she was only 10. Compliments like this truly make my day!
How I Perfected My Best Eggless Tiramisu Jar Dessert
- When I first made the coffee cream for tiramisu, I mistakenly used single cream instead of double cream(heavy cream). While the flavors were amazing, the cream didn’t hold soft peaks and ended up more like melted cream. Everyone loved it, but I wasn’t completely satisfied with the consistency. From that moment on, I switched to double cream/heavy cream, and the results have been flawless every time—delicious flavors, smooth and fluffy texture, and a 100% success rate!
- Here’s a quick tip: Don’t be tempted to add too much coffee when making the cream, as it can affect the texture and prevent the cream from forming soft peaks.
- I’ve tried using plain sponge, but I found that chocolate sponge gives the best flavor for this dessert.
Serving Jars for the Tiramisu
For this easy tiramisu, I use 135ml Ball mason jars with lids. Another favorite of mine is Weck tulip jars, which I also use for my jar desserts like no bake strawberry cheesecake jars, eggless mango mousse and mini egg cheesecake jars. Occasionally, I’ll repurpose M&S pesto jars—they’re the perfect size for desserts. If you don’t have any of these on hand, shot glasses work great too!
How to make Easy Tiramisu Jars in 3 easy steps?
- Step 1: Prepare the coffee concentrate by mixing 2 teaspoons of instant coffee with hot water. Set it aside to cool. Alternatively you can use Espresso from a Bean to Cup Coffee Machine. I make my espresso with Melitta Latticia OT.
- Step 2: Let’s make the coffee cream! Whisk together the cream and mascarpone cheese until smooth. Then, add icing sugar (or powdered sugar) and whisk again. Gradually pour in ⅓ cup of the cooled coffee concentrate and vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to add too much coffee, as it can affect the texture. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge.
- Step 3: To assemble the 135ml jars, start by placing 2 teaspoons of chocolate cake crumbs (or a small disk of cake) at the bottom. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the coffee concentrate. Next, spoon in a generous layer of the prepared coffee cream, and finish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this easy tiramisu in jars or cups as a perfect dessert for festive occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any friends and family gathering.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use either sponge fingers (ladyfingers) or vanilla sponge for layering in your tiramisu jars. Sponge fingers will give a more traditional tiramisu texture, while vanilla sponge provides a softer, cake-like texture. It’s up to your preference!
Store your tiramisu jars in the refrigerator, tightly sealed. They’re best kept chilled to maintain freshness and the creamy texture. Make sure to cover the jars properly to avoid any fridge odors affecting the taste.
Your eggless tiramisu jars will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days when stored in the refrigerator. For the best flavor and texture, enjoy them within this time frame!
More Easy Jar Dessert Recipes You'll Love
- Vegetarian Chocolate Pannacotta
- No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Jars
- Easy Instant Pot Tiramisu Cheesecake
- Eggless mango mousse jars
Ingredients
Layering the Tiramisu
- 200 g Chocolate Cake Either Store bought or Save a few pieces from your Holiday Bakes
- ⅔ cup coffee concentrate 160ml
- coffee cream as needed Use the recipe as below
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Coffee Cream
- 1 tub Mascarpone Cheese (250g)
- 2½ Cup Double cream Heavy cream ( 600ml )
- ¾ Cup Icing Sugar Powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup Cooled Coffee Concentrate 80ml
Coffee Concentrate makes 1 cup
- 2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1 cup hot water 240ml
Instructions
- Prepare Coffee Concentrate, add 2 teaspoon of Instant Coffee Powder to 240ml of Boiling Hot Water. Allow it to cool down.
- Place Double Cream and Mascarapone Cheese in a large mixing bowl, whisk until well mixed. Add Icing Sugar gradually while whipping followed by the addition of coffee concentrate and vanilla essence.. Whip all of them together until a soft peak is achieved.
- Seal the bowl with a cling film and place it in the refrigerator if you have some time for preparing your jars.
- To Serve Chocolate Tiramisu in small Preservative Jars sized 135ml , Layer the Base with a disk of chocolate cake. Alternatively you could place chocolate cake crumble at the base and give a good press with the back of a spoon. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of Coffee Concentrate onto the cake.
- Top a generous serving of Coffee Cream Tiramisu over the Cake.
- Dust some Cocoa Powder and place it in the refrigerator for atleast 30 minutes before serving.
- Repeat the process for the rest of the jars. I could make 12 servings of Chocolate Tiramisu with this measurement.
Mary says
Since this is being published in the U.S. I would have appreciated the measurements to be easier to read in cups or ounces, not ml.
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Sure Mary, next time I make it - I will measure it cups for you 🙂
Tina says
Would this work well with a half pint 8oz size mason jar?
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Yes, it will work! I serve my No bake Mango Cheesecake Jars in 8oz jars.
maria cahlstadt says
what is double cream and is vanilla essence -vanilla extract?
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Double Cream is Heavy or Whipping cream
Vanilla essence or Vanilla extract - however you call them.
Lara says
It would really be helpful to translate the ingredients into tbls and cups. Thanks.
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Sure, next time I make it, I will convert them for easy use.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Oh my goodness! Yes please! These sound and look amazing!
Mindy Fewless says
These are adorable! I love how easy they look too!
Platter Talk says
What a very nice dessert recipe that is quick and easy!
munchies and munchkins says
Gorgeous recipe I love Tiramisu and I love your photos, especially the one with the blue fabric, its beautiful. Happy new year x
Dannii says
Anything that can be made in 10 minutes is good with me. This is my husbands favourite dessert too.
Janani Rakesh Kumar says
oh my! love love love tiramisu! simply stunning clicks sandy! the tiramisu looks soooo good!