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Vanilla Bean Peanut Butter Tiramisu

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  • Author: Archersfood
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 portions
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No‑Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian‑Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Try this no-bake Peanut Butter Tiramisu—layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich peanut butter, and vanilla-bean mascarpone, topped with Nutella. It’s simple, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

For the Ladyfinger Layer

  • 28 ladyfingers
  • 300 g ( 1 ¼ cups) coffee

For the Filling

  • 500 g mascarpone cheese (2 cups)
  • 75 g cream cheese (⅓ cup)
  • 3 vanilla beans
  • 240 g smooth peanut butter (1 cup)
  • 245 g heavy whipping cream (1 cup)
  • 200 g powdered sugar (1 ⅔ cups)

For Decoration

  • 200 g Nutella (¾ cup)
  • 25 g peanut butter (2 tbsp)


Instructions

  1. Brew strong coffee and allow it to cool completely.

Prepare filling

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone and cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and scraped vanilla bean seeds, mixing until incorporated.
  2. Sift in the powdered sugar, folding gently until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. 
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

Assemble

  1. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee—just until moistened—and arrange a single layer in the pan.
  2. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the ladyfingers.
  3. Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly over the peanut butter layer.
  4. Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining filling. Smooth the top.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  6. Melt the Nutella until smooth, then pour it evenly over the chilled tiramisu. Warm the peanut butter slightly, place it in a piping bag, and pipe straight lines across the surface. Drag a knife in the opposite direction to create a feathered pattern.
  7. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Coffee choice: Use strong-brewed coffee or espresso. Let it cool completely before dipping the ladyfingers.
  • Soaking tip: Dip ladyfingers quickly—1–2 seconds per side. Over-soaking makes them soggy.
  • Cheese temperature: Bring mascarpone and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
  • Whipping cream: Make sure cream is cold and only whip to soft peaks to avoid splitting.
  • Peanut butter: Use creamy, stir‑well peanut butter. Mix thoroughly before using.
  • Decorate while warm: Melt Nutella and slightly warm peanut butter right before decorating. If they cool, the pattern won’t spread cleanly.
  • Make ahead: This tiramisu tastes best after chilling overnight, allowing flavors to develop.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 42 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg