Description
This Coquito Tiramisu is a no-bake holiday dessert that blends Puerto Rican coquito with Italian tiramisu. Creamy, coconut-spiced, and alcohol-optional, it’s the perfect Christmas or New Year’s treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Coquito (alcohol-free):
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Tiramisu:
- 1 package (about 24) ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup prepared coquito
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Optional: toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth. Chill at least 4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Whisk mascarpone with vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into chilled coquito. Line the bottom of a square dish.
- Spread half of mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layers with dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone cream.
- Cover and chill overnight. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- For a traditional version, add 1–2 tablespoons of white or spiced rum to the coquito.
- Gluten-free ladyfingers can be used, but dip them quickly to avoid sogginess.
- Best served after 12–24 hours of chilling for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: Coquito Tiramisu, holiday dessert, coconut tiramisu, Puerto Rican tiramisu, alcohol free tiramisu