Apple Cinnamon Tiramisu Cake
📝 Ingredients
For the Apples:
3 apples, peeled and diced
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp lemon juice
For the Cream Layer:
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mascarpone cheese (or more cream cheese)
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
For Assembly:
1½ cups strong coffee or espresso, cooled
2 tbsp sugar (optional, for coffee)
1 package ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
1 tsp cinnamon (for dusting)
Cocoa powder (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook the apples
In a skillet over medium heat:
Melt butter and add apples
Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice
Cook 8–10 minutes until soft and caramelized
Let cool completely - Make the cream filling
Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks
Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture - Prepare coffee
Mix coffee with sugar (optional) and let cool - Assemble layers
In a dish or springform pan:
Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee (don’t soak too long)
Layer them on the bottom
Spread a layer of cream
Add a layer of cooked apples
Repeat layers (ladyfingers → cream → apples)
Finish with cream on top - Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours (overnight is best) - Finish & serve
Dust with cinnamon and a little cocoa powder before serving
🌟 Tips
Add caramel drizzle between layers for extra indulgence
Use apple juice instead of coffee for a caffeine-free version
Letting it chill overnight gives the best flavor and texture