Pistachio Tiramisu (No-Bake Italian Dessert)

Homemade pistachio tiramisu slice on a white plate with crushed pistachios and cocoa dusting

Pistachio Tiramisu (No-Bake Italian Dessert)

A creamy, no-bake Italian dessert that blends the rich flavor of Sicilian pistachios with the classic mascarpone tiramisu. Light, nutty, and indulgent ; the ultimate homemade treat that looks fancy but feels cozy.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian, Modern Italian, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 25

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 410kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Mixing bowls
1 Spatula (rubber)
1 9x13-inch glass dish
1 Shallow dish for soaking ladyfingers
1 Offset spatula
1 Fine-mesh sieve

Ingredients

For the Pistachio Cream Layer

1 cup Pistachio paste or high-quality pistachio cream
16 oz Mascarpone cheese room temperature
1 cup Heavy whipping cream cold
½ cup Powdered sugar —
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract —

For the Ladyfinger Layer

24–30 pieces Ladyfingers (savoiardi) —
1 cup Whole milk or coffee syrup
2 tablespoons Amaretto or rum optional
1 tablespoon Sugar —

For Topping

½ cup Roasted pistachios crushed
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder optional
White chocolate shavings optional

Instructions

Beat cold whipping cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
Mix mascarpone, pistachio paste, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold whipped cream gently into pistachio mixture.
Combine milk, sugar, and alcohol (optional) for soaking.
Dip ladyfingers lightly on both sides; don’t oversoak.
Layer ladyfingers and pistachio cream alternately in a 9x13 dish.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Top with crushed pistachios, cocoa powder, and serve cold.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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