Gluten and Dairy-free Tiramisu
Gluten and dairy-free tiramisu made with silken tofu and a light egg-white sponge, prepared entirely in the Thermomix TM7. The TM7 grinds instant coffee, whips the egg whites to firm peaks with the butterfly whisk and blends the lemon-zest tofu cream until velvety. A festive Italian dessert everyone can enjoy, without gluten or dairy.
About this recipe
Gluten and dairy-free tiramisu Thermomix TM7 recipes prove that Italy's most beloved coffee dessert can be enjoyed by everyone at the table. Traditional tiramisu relies on mascarpone and savoiardi biscuits, but this version swaps them for silken tofu and a homemade sponge made with rice flour and cornflour, so guests with coeliac disease or lactose intolerance no longer have to skip dessert. Searching for a dairy-free dessert recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually ends in compromise; here there is none. The TM7 grinds instant coffee to an aromatic powder, whips the egg whites with the butterfly whisk into glossy peaks for a light sponge, and blends the lemon-zest tofu cream until completely velvety with zero graininess. Caster sugar and a pinch of sea salt balance the bitter coffee, while egg yolks enrich the cream. Make this elegant make-ahead dessert for birthdays, festive dinners or a relaxed weekend treat, and watch it disappear.
Preparation tips
- Drain the silken tofu thoroughly before blending, ideally pressed between sheets of kitchen paper, so the cream sets firm rather than watery once the tiramisu chills overnight.
- Dip each rice-flour sponge briefly in the prepared instant coffee rather than soaking it; a quick dip keeps the layers structured while still delivering that classic bitter tiramisu flavour in every forkful.
- Grate the lemon zest directly into the sugar before blending, as rubbing the zest into the caster sugar releases the natural oils and gives the tofu cream a noticeably fresher, brighter aroma.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate lover's version: fold dairy-free dark chocolate shavings between the tofu cream layers and dust the top with cocoa and grated chocolate instead of coffee powder for a mocha-style festive finish.
- Fruity summer variant: replace the instant coffee with a quick raspberry coulis soaked into the rice-flour sponge and add a layer of fresh berries for a lighter, kid-friendly tiramisu without caffeine.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding instant coffee in the TM7 creates a fresher, more aromatic powder that soaks evenly into the rice-flour sponge. [Multi-Function]
- With the butterfly whisk, the Thermomix whips egg whites with caster sugar into glossy, stable peaks for a light sponge. [Multi-Function]
- Blending silken tofu with lemon zest in the TM7 produces a completely smooth, lump-free dairy-free cream in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing rice flour and cornflour directly in the TM7 bowl ensures precise gluten-free sponge ratios without extra measuring cups. [Precision Control]
- Heating the egg-yolk mixture gently in the Thermomix yields a thick, safe custard base without any risk of scrambling. [Safety]
Ingredients
- instant coffee
- egg whites
- caster sugar
- rice flour
- cornflour
- fine sea salt
- egg yolks
- grated lemon zest
- silken tofu
- caster sugar