This twist on the infamous Tiramisu, is ridiculously easy-to-make. Our Vegan Tiramisu Cups prove that dessert does not have to be complicated to taste decadent. Built in layers and served in cute little jars, this tiramisu recipe is café-level indulgence. With big flavor and zero dairy, it is the kind of make ahead sweet that turns any busy weeknight or dinner party into something special!

This version stays true to the classic flavors you love but gives you an easier, more accessible format. No baking. No tempering eggs (we're keeping it plant-based). Most importantly, no fuss. Just pure dessert joy!

A Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Dessert Better than the Original

Tiramisu is known for its layers of cream, coffee, and cocoa, but these cups bring a new kind of magic. Instead of traditional ladyfingers, we use gluten free vanilla cookies that soak up espresso in seconds. The result is a soft but not soggy base that tastes like it came straight from a bakery.

The cream layer is where the real sorcery happens. Our vegan cream cheese plus coconut cream blend into something velvety, rich, and shockingly luxurious. It gives you everything you want from tiramisu without any of the dairy that usually comes with it. Every spoonful is silky, sweet, and full of that signature coffee kissed flavor.

Why We Love Serving Them in Cups

Besides being adorable, jar desserts are wildly practical. They chill faster. They travel well. They portion themselves. And they feel special. Dessert becomes personal, like a small gift you get to unwrap with a spoon.

Layering in a jar also lets you show off those distinct tiramisu stripes. Soft cookie. Smooth cream. Cocoa dusting. Repeat. It is visual satisfaction and flavor satisfaction all at once.

And best of all, you get all the classic tiramisu texture without dealing with a delicate cake slice that collapses under its own ambition.

A Cream Layer That Loves You Back

The cream is lush but light, sweet but balanced, and simple to make. It relies on whole ingredients and a little hand whisking to turn two main components into a cloudlike filling. No stabilizers. No shortcuts. Just real ingredients that come together beautifully.

Because everything is plant based, the dessert feels indulgent without the aftermath. It is gentle on the belly, big on flavor, and perfect for sharing with every type of eater at the table.

Finishing Touches That Seal the Deal

A dusting of cocoa adds that classic tiramisu aroma, while optional shaved chocolate gives each serving a little texture and drama. These tiny details bring everything together and make the cups feel restaurant ready with almost zero effort.

Why You Will Love These Tiramisu Cups

• Creamy, café inspired flavor without the dairy
• Individual servings that feel fun and intentional
• Shockingly easy to assemble with everyday ingredients
• Perfect for entertaining or prepping ahead
• Gluten free, vegan and fully delicious

RECIPE

• Servings: 2 to 4 jars depending on size
• Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 2 to 4 hours

Ingredients

Ladyfinger Layer

• 1 and 1 half cups gluten free cookies or biscuits, vanilla or plain
• 1 half cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Cream Cheese Layer

• One 8 ounce container vegan cream cheese
• One half cup coconut cream
• One quarter cup pure maple syrup, or to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk as needed to thin

Chocolate Dusting Layer

• Pinch of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon shaved vegan chocolate or cacao nibs

Instructions

Brew your coffee or espresso and set it aside to cool. Stir the maple syrup into the cooled coffee in a shallow bowl.

Make the cream cheese layer. In a mixing bowl, whisk the vegan cream cheese and coconut cream until smooth and thick. Add the maple syrup and whisk again. If the mixture feels too thick, whisk in almond milk a little at a time until creamy and spoonable.

Prepare the cookie layer. Break the gluten free cookies into small pieces that fit easily into the base of each jar. Dip each piece briefly into the coffee mixture. You want them lightly soaked but not falling apart.

Start assembling. Press a layer of soaked cookies into the bottom of each jar. Spoon a generous layer of the cream mixture over the top, smoothing it gently. Repeat the cookie and cream layers until you reach the top.

Finish with a light cocoa dusting and optional chocolate shavings.

Refrigerate the cups for at least two to four hours so the flavors can meld and the cream can set. Overnight is even better.

Serve cold and enjoy every spoonful!