This amazing orange tiramisu is a fruitier, tangier version of the famous Italian dessert. It's an easy-to-make orange mascarpone dessert that everybody will love.
Sunshine on a plate! This tiramisu with oranges and mascarpone is one of the best desserts I have ever made.
Tiramisu is my favorite dessert. It is the only dessert (except ice cream) I have ever ordered in a restaurant (repeatedly) and the only dessert I make regularly, at least once every 3 or 4 months, and that's a lot!
And, of course, there are all the versions of a tiramisu I make often as well. This orange tiramisu is perfect in winter, the strawberry tiramisu in spring, or the apple tiramisu in autumn. No summer tiramisu, I see... I have to find one for the summer as well...
Or I will just make this wonderful tiramisu cake again... I can't get enough of it lately... Or the Tiramisu Cups.
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Why you will love the orange tiramisu?
It's light, fresh, and very flavorful. The mascarpone orange dessert is incredibly creamy, just like a tiramisu should be.
You will also love those soaked and super sweet ladyfingers bedded in the mascarpone, yogurt, and cream mixture, and, most of all, you will love those sweet and tangy orange slices and the orange sauce on top of the dessert.
And you will not need raw eggs, which I know many people will be happy to hear about.
Recipe ingredients
Oranges: Choose juicy, larger oranges. You will need to remove the white pit, and if the oranges are larger, you will be able to do that just a little bit quicker.
Dairy: Mascarpone is the classic ingredient used for tiramisu. For this type of fruity tiramisu, you will also need cream cheese, yogurt, and heavy cream.
Ladyfingers
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make orange tiramisu?
The orange tiramisu has to be made well in advance, as it will need time to rest and set in the fridge. I always make it the day before I want to serve it and keep it in the fridge until the next day.
Separate the orange segments
- This is the only part of the recipe that will take some time and dedication.
- Top and tail the oranges and peel them with a knife, removing all the white pith.
- Using a small, sharp knife cut in between the orange segments to separate them from the orange skins.
- Do this over a bowl and make sure to collect all the running juices.
- When finished, press all the skin rests to collect as much juice as possible. You will need about 150 ml/ 10 tablespoons to make the orange syrup.
- Weigh and puree about 200 g/7 oz of the orange segments, you will need them for the upper layer of the tiramisu.
- Keep the remaining whole orange segments for layering the tiramisu.
Syrup for soaking the ladyfingers
- Place the 10 tablespoons of collected orange juice in a small pan.
- Add the sugar and the lemon juice and bring to a boil, stirring often to dissolve the sugar.
- Immediately, remove from the heat, the syrup should be thin and not thicken.
Dairy
- Mix the mascarpone, yogurt, and sugar. Beat the heavy/double cream until stiff and fold it into the mixture.
Layer the orange tiramisu
- You will need a casserole dish of about 30 x 20 cm/ 12 x 7 inches; a little more or less is fine.
- Spread about half of the mascarpone-yogurt mixture into the dish.
- Arrange the ladyfingers on top.
- Pour some of the syrup on them (using a tablespoon) until they are slightly soaked. You might not need to add all the syrup.
- Reserve the remaining syrup to make the top orange layer.
- Arrange the leftover orange segments (those you haven't pureed) on top of the ladyfingers and cover everything with the rest of the mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish with plastic foil and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Only top with the orange sauce just before serving.
Orange topping
- Mix the pureed orange segments with the leftover orange syrup.
Orange Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 1 lb oranges
- ยฝ cup (scant) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar for the orange puree
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 ยพ cup Greek yogurt
- โ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3.5 oz ladyfingers
Instructions
Prepare the oranges:
- Prepare oranges: Top and tail the oranges and peel them with a knife, removing all the white pith. Using a sharp knife cut in between the orange segments to separate them from the orange skins. Do this over a bowl and make sure to collect all the running juices.
- Orange juice: When finished, press again all the skin rests to collect as much juice as possible. You will need about 150 ml/ 10 tablespoons in the end.
- Blend: Weigh about 200 g/ 7 oz of the orange segments and puree them, adding 1 tablespoon of sugar. Place in the fridge, covered, until ready to serve.
Syrup:
- Make the syrup: Pour the 10 tablespoons of collected orange juice into a small pan. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and the lemon juice and bring to a boil, often stirring to dissolve the sugar. When it starts to boil, immediately remove it from the heat and let it cool. You should have a thin syrup.
Dairy:
- Mix the mascarpone, cream cheese, yogurt, and 60 g/ โ cup sugar. Whisk the heavy cream until stiff and fold carefully into the mascarpone mixture.
Assemble:
- Spread about half of the mascarpone-yogurt mixture in a casserole dish (about 30 x 20 cm/ 12 x 7 inches).
- Arrange the ladyfingers on top and carefully pour some of the syrup on them (using a tablespoon) until they are soaked. You might not need to add all the syrup. Pour the remaining syrup into the bowl containing the pureed oranges.
- Arrange the orange segments on top of the ladyfingers and cover everything with the rest of the mascarpone mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish with plastic foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Top: Just before serving, spread the pureed oranges on top of the tiramisu.
Jackie says
You can also dip the lady fingers in a orange liquor with milk, won't curdle as there is no citrus. Also you can buy the mandarins in a can with the syrup and c use c that instead and add bottled orange juice (non-concentrate).
grace says
i love coffee, but i'm not crazy about coffee-flavored desserts! i've always enjoyed the texture of tiramisu, though, and this is a great way to get that, but without the bitterness of coffee spoiling everything! bravo!
Adina says
Thank you, Grace.
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Orange tiramisu? Wow! Looks fantastic, Adina! I will sure have to try this one!
Adina says
This version is really more suitable for kids, my two don't dig the coffee taste either. Not yet. ๐
CakePants says
This really does look like sunshine on a plate! What a fun and cheery variation on tiramisu, not to mention perfect for people who aren't really big on coffee flavor (I've got a few of those in my family).
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
The traditional tiramisu is perfect just the way it is, but I'm also loving this citrusy, lighter, and less sweet option. It looks luscious!
Adina says
Thank you, Thao.
Monica says
Wow, I feel your love for this! I have never ever heard of orange tiramisu so thank you for opening up my mind. It looks so bright and light. I'd love to try it!
Adina says
I hope you, you would like it for sure.
Brie says
Omg Adina this dish is too pretty. My mouth was watering just at the title let alone your vibrant pictures! If there wasn't an ocean separating us I would be at your house for dessert every day. Pinning this guy for Mother's Day, Easter or both ๐
Adina says
Thank you, Brie. Well, if you ever feel like visiting Germany, you are totally welcome.
Adina says
Thank you, Kim. ๐
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
Orange Tiramisu, where have you been all of my life? It looks amazing!