Tiramisu (Italian for ‘pick-me-up’) is one of England’s most popular ready-made puddings, often sold with inferior ingredients in plastic pots in supermarkets. A true plant-based tiramisu is likely a complicated affair. So for this post, we’ve picked some super-simple recipes (that cheat a bit – say a pudding in a pot!) to save you having to buy umpteen ingredients. Easy Vegan Tiramisu (Rainbow Nourishments) only has 5 ingredients including storebought biscuits (no palm oil) and takes just 20 minutes to make.
It’s best to avoid puddings with caffeine when pregnant/nursing. Keep these recipes away from pets, due to toxic ingredients like chocolate, coffee, nuts etc.
The origins of tiramisu are unknown, although layered desserts have been around for years in a relatively young country (Italy is only around 200 years old). Traditionally made by soaking a sponge cake in marsala wine then added cream cheese, it also contains coffee and is dusted with cocoa powder.
These gluten-free tiramisu pots (The Heartful Table) are easy to make ahead of time, with just a handful of ingredients. Makes six generous portions, ideal for a dinner party.
Vegan Tiramisu Cupcakes (Rainbow Nourishments) are super-simple to make, with only a few ingredients. You can if you want make the recipe larger quantities, to turn into a full-sized cake.
This tiramisu milkshake is from the book Vurger at Home (by a vegan fast food chain with branches in London and Brighton).
This Vegan Tiramisu (Crowded Kitchen) is made with coffee-infused vegan cream and homemade ladyfingers, for a rich dessert that tastes just like the original.
Who says tiramisu has to be chocolate and coffee? Try this strawberry vegan tiramisu (Addicted to Dates) by a classically-trained Irish baker.
