Vegan Tiramisu

Submitted by Izy Hossack

"A classic Italian dessert made super easy by using whipped coconut cream and vegan cream cheese. I always dust the top of my tiramisu with a thick layer of cocoa powder to counteract the sweetness of the dessert."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• 4 ounces vegan cream cheese
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄3 cup tbsps vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup strong coffee
• 1⁄2 cup marsala wine
• unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

directions

1. Place the coconut milk can in the fridge overnight so the cream separates out and hardens. Remove from the fridge the next day, flip the can over and open from the bottom of the can. Pour out the liquid leaving the hardened coconut cream behind. Scoop the cream into a bowl and whisk until fluffy. Whisk in the vegan cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Chill until needed.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the vegetable oil, coffee and vanilla and stir together until just smooth. Line an 8-inch square tin with baking paper and pour in the cake batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Set aside to cool then break into roughly 2-inch chunks.
3. When ready to assemble gather 6-8 glasses. Mix the marsala and strong coffee in a wide, shallow bowl. Dip the cake chunks into the coffee mixture and place into the glasses to make the first layer. Top with a spoonful of the coconut cream. Repeat the dipping and layering until all the glasses are filled. Dust the tops of the glasses with a thick layer of cocoa powder and chill the glasses for at least an hour to set and soften.