Turkish Coffee Tiramisu with Cardamom

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-12 · Updated 2026-07-12

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A twist on classic tiramisu layered with strong Turkish coffee-soaked ladyfingers and spiced cardamom mascarpone cream. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers Turkish coffee, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup brewed and cooled Turkish coffee
24 pieces ladyfingers
8 oz softened mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tbsp for dusting unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Brew 1 cup strong Turkish coffee and let it cool completely to room temperature.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom until smooth.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form; gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Quickly dip each of the 24 ladyfingers into the cooled Turkish coffee, soaking just enough to moisten without becoming soggy.
Step 5: Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in an 8x8-inch dish, then spread half of the mascarpone-cardamom cream evenly over the top.
Step 6: Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
Step 7: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Step 8: Before serving, dust the tiramisu generously with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder.