10 Tiramisu Recipes, From Pistachio and Pumpkin to Mini Cups

Cocoa-dusted tiramisu served with espresso, pistachios, and fresh berries.Pin

Tiramisu is continuing to have a minute in the spotlight, so I thought I’d gather a bunch of recipes for different takes on this creamy dish of deliciousness. There is a tiramisu for the coffee purist, the pistachio obsessive, and the person who would rather have dessert in a little glass.

Yep, this curation brings together ten genuinely different directions, from pumpkin and lemon versions to cookies, cheesecake, and a towering crepe cake. I have included one straightforward classic, then chosen recipes that change the flavor, ingredients, or presentation. Each one offers a reason to try something different.

Tiramisu recipes with a twist

Plan ahead for chilling and cooling

Many tiramisu-style desserts need several hours to chill or set, even when assembly is quick. Read the full recipe before choosing one for a specific day, and allow extra time for baked versions to cool before decorating or serving.

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For a holiday meal, make-ahead options can free up oven and counter space on the day. Mini cups are convenient for serving, while a cheesecake or crepe cake makes more of a centerpiece.

Pick a tiramisu for the occasion

  • Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving: Pumpkin tiramisu brings familiar fall flavors to a different dessert.
  • Christmas dinner: Classic coffee, pistachio, cheesecake, or crepe cake can suit a make-ahead dessert table.
  • New Year’s Eve: Mini cups are already portioned for passing around.
  • Spring and summer gatherings: Lemon and mixed berry versions offer brighter fruit flavors.
  • A baking afternoon: Cookies or cupcakes make a fun project to share.

Ingredients vary from recipe to recipe. Check the original directions for coffee, alcohol, nuts, eggs, chilling, and storage, especially when choosing dessert for guests with allergies or other dietary needs.

Also read: Pistachio Desserts for More Nutty Inspiration.

For more seasonal ideas, browse showstopping Christmas desserts or fall dessert recipes.

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