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Banana Tiramisu Recipe

Banana Tiramisu

This tropical take on a classic Italian treat features layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich, creamy banana-mascarpone filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Rest 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 4 large ripe bananas divided
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Assembly

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso cooled
  • 20 crisp ladyfingers
  • 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder divided

Instructions
 

  • Mash two of the bananas in a large mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the sugar until the mixture is mostly smooth.
  • Stir the mascarpone cheese into the mashed bananas until the mixture is well combined.
  • Whip the heavy cream and the remaining tablespoon of sugar in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the banana and mascarpone mixture until uniform.
  • Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow dish and briefly dip the ladyfingers one by one, ensuring they are moistened but not soggy.
  • Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish, breaking them to fit if necessary.
  • Spread half of the banana cream mixture over the ladyfingers, then top with a layer of thinly sliced fresh banana and a dusting of 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, banana cream, and sliced bananas.
  • Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the ladyfingers to soften and the flavors to meld.
  • Dust the top with the remaining 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder just before serving.
Keyword Banana Tiramisu