Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Print View)
Coffee-infused oats with mascarpone and cocoa for a rich Italian-style breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coffee Mixture
07 - 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
→ Mascarpone Layer
08 - 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
12 - Dark chocolate shavings, optional
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until evenly mixed.
02 - Pour the cooled strong brewed coffee over the oat mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers.
04 - In a small bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup together until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the oats in each jar, spreading it into an even layer on top.
06 - Cover the jars securely with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to soften and the flavors to meld.
07 - Before serving, dust the tops generously with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like tiramisu but takes ten minutes the night before, which means zero morning effort and maximum reward.
- The chia seeds thicken everything into a pudding like texture that feels genuinely indulgent without being heavy.
02 -
- If you add warm or even room temperature coffee to the mix, the oats can start to soften unevenly, so always let your brew cool completely first.
- Do not skip the chia seeds or try to substitute flax seeds expecting the same result, because chia is what creates that signature pudding like set.
03 -
- Layer a few crumbled espresso soaked ladyfinger pieces between the oats and mascarpone for a texture and flavor boost that pushes this into truly authentic tiramisu territory.
- Use a vegetable peeler on a bar of high quality dark chocolate right over the jar for the easiest, most impressive looking shavings with zero extra equipment.