Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats layered with mascarpone, coffee, and cocoa for a tiramisu-inspired breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based (240 ml)
03 - 2 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
04 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Mascarpone Layer
07 - 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese (60 g)
08 - 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings or chips
11 - 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
12 - Optional: ladyfinger biscuit pieces and extra coffee for drizzling
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, brewed espresso, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two serving jars or airtight containers, distributing the liquid so both portions soak uniformly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
04 - Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the oat base in each jar, spreading it into an even, thick layer on top.
05 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so the oats absorb the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
06 - In the morning, finish each jar with dark chocolate shavings and a generous dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. Add ladyfinger pieces and a light drizzle of espresso if desired. Serve chilled—stir everything together or enjoy each layer separately for a true tiramisu experience.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like tiramisu but takes about ten minutes of effort the night before.
- The mascarpone layer turns plain overnight oats into something you will actually look forward to eating.
02 -
- Hot coffee will partially cook the oats and give them a gummy texture, so always let it cool first.
- Under sweetening on purpose is a great strategy because you can stir in more honey or syrup in the morning once you taste the final result.
03 -
- Wide mouth jars make layering and eating so much easier because you can actually reach the bottom without wearing oats on your nose.
- Letting the assembled jars sit out for ten minutes before eating takes the chill off and lets the coffee aroma really open up.