Easy Nutellamisu (Nutella Tiramisu)

Nutellamisu (Nutella Tiramisu). This Nutellamisu is a delicious take on the classic espresso infused Italian dessert. It starts with a layer of lady fingers dipped in strong coffee and Baileys coffee liqueur. Followed by a layer of chocolate hazelnut Nutella. Then on top of that, a layer of a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, all topped with cocoa powder. It is a creamy, rich, chocolatey dessert that you are going to love!

This Nutella Tiramisu is such a romantic dessert because it is full of decadent Nutella hazelnut spread and rum! What more do you need for Valentines Day?! If you are looking for other Valentines Day desserts check out the recipes below:

Oreo Red Velvet Cookies

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

Top Reasons to Make Nutella Tiramisu vs Classic Italian Tiramisu

• The sweetness of the Nutella hazelnut spread helps cut through the dark, nutty taste of espresso.
• Using Baileys coffee liquor helps enhance the coffee flavor without adding any bitterness.
• This Nutellamisu recipe is much more versatile than classic Italian tiramisu. You can use mascarpone cheese if you wish or you can even use cream cheese for some extra tang!

Ingredients Needed To Make Nutellamisu

ESPRESSO. Espresso is best because it has the strongest flavor. You can replace this with strong high quality coffee if necessary, but under no circumstances do I recommend using instant coffee.

NUTELLA. This chocolate hazelnut spread gives this tiramisu its delicious but unique flavor! You can use any brand of chocolate spread that you have available.

BAILEYS. Traditional tiramisu is made with rum. I use baileys because it just goes so well with this creamy dessert and personally I like the taste of it better. But you can use either or.

HEAVY CREAM. Heavy cream is essential because you need it to make whipped cream and to fold it into your egg custard and your Nutella cream. This gives the Nutellamisu a creamy texture.

EGG YOLKS. Egg yolks are the base of the egg custard! The egg yolks are tempered over a double boiler so they are safe to eat.

SUGAR. We need something to help cut through the richness of the espresso and chocolate. This adds just the right amount of sweetness to this dessert!

MASCARPONE CHEESE. This adds a creamy, cheesy texture and tang to your desert. Classic tiramisu is made with mascarpone cheese because it is an Italian cheese BUT it can be expensive and hard to find. So if you're looking for an easier alternative, you can use cream cheese instead!

Variations & Substitutions

Change up the flavor of the coffee. Consider using flavored coffee or espresso to add an extra depth of flavor to this tiramisu.

Try different types of coffee liqueur. I use Baileys in this recipe but you can use Kahlua or Tia Maria liqueur.

Nutella Tiramisu Step by Step Instructions

Homemade Whipped Cream

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all of your heavy cream and whisk on high until stiff peaks are formed. Set aside.

Egg Cream

• In a heat proof bowl, add your raw egg yolks and sugar. Whisk until combined.
• Place egg mixture over a double boiler and whisk for about 10 minutes, until your mixture is lighter in color and slightly thickened. Make sure to continuously whisk or your eggs will scramble. Once done, remove from heat.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat your cheese until soft, smooth and airy. Add your warm egg mixture and beat until combined
• Fold in half of your whipped cream (leaving the other half aside) until evenly combined. Set aside

Nutella Cream & Assembly

• In a small bowl, add your Nutella. Then fold in the other half of your whipped cream until evenly combined. Set aside.
• In a shallow dish or container, add your espresso and Baileys and mix.
• Dunk your first lady finger into the coffee mixture (make sure to dunk both sides) leaving the cookie in for about 5 seconds. Then place your cookie on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish (I like to use a clear dish so I can see the layers, but any dish will do). Repeat this step for about the first 20 lady fingers or until the bottom of your dish is fully covered.
• Then spread on a layer of Nutella mixture (about half of your Nutella mixture), spreading it evenly over your lady fingers.
• Then spread on about half of your egg cream mixture, spreading it evenly over your Nutella mixture.
• Repeat the last 3 steps, using up all of your lady fingers, Nutella mixture, and egg mixture. You should have a beautiful 6 layer custard dessert.
• Using a sifter, sift your cocoa powder over the top layer of custard.
• Let set in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Making Tiramisu

1. To make your whipped cream, use a stand mixer and whisk attachment. Whip on high until you form stiff peaks or it looks like whipped cream. Be careful not to whisk too much or you will make butter!
2. Make sure to FOLD in your whipped cream. Do not stir it in otherwise you will deflate your cream, ruining the texture.
3. When tempering your eggs, make sure to continuously stir! Otherwise you will scramble/cook your eggs!
4. To avoid lumps in your cream, make sure your cheese is softened. If your cheese is not softened, try microwaving it for 15 seconds. Then beat on high in the bowl of your stand mixer until it is soft, creamy and airy!

Lastly, if you try out this Nutellamisu recipe, be sure to leave a comment/rating on how it turned out. I love hearing from you guys and will try my best to reply to every comment! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!