Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable)
Overnight oats layered with mascarpone, coffee, and cocoa for a tiramisu-inspired breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk (240 ml)
03 - 2 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mascarpone Layer
07 - 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese (60 g)
08 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings or mini chips
11 - 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
12 - Optional: crumbled ladyfinger biscuit pieces and extra espresso for drizzling
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, cooled espresso, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until every oat is coated and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two serving jars or airtight containers, pressing gently to level the surface.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until completely smooth and lump-free, forming a silky cream.
04 - Spoon the mascarpone cream over the oat base in each jar, spreading it into an even, generous layer to mimic traditional tiramisu.
05 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
06 - In the morning, finish each jar with a dusting of cocoa powder and a scattering of dark chocolate shavings. Add crumbled ladyfinger pieces and a light drizzle of espresso if desired. Serve chilled, stirring the layers together or scooping through each one for the full tiramisu experience.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes genuinely like tiramisu but somehow qualifies as a responsible breakfast choice.
- The mascarpone layer sets into something so velvety you will question why you ever ate plain oats.
- Zero cooking means you can throw it together half asleep and wake up to something magical.
02 -
- Cooled espresso is non-negotiable because hot coffee will partially cook the oats and give you a gummy texture you cannot fix.
- Do not skip the overnight chill because anything under six hours leaves the oats chalky and the flavors disjointed.
- For a vegan version swap the mascarpone for thick coconut yogurt and use plant milk throughout.
03 -
- A tiny pinch of salt in the oat base makes the coffee flavor bloom in a way you will notice immediately.
- If you want the full tiramisu experience crack a ladyfinger into pieces and tuck them between the oat and mascarpone layers before chilling.