What else can you do with Vimto besides sipping it as a refreshing drink? Well, how about turning it into a delightful dessert! Say hello to my quick and easy Vimto-flavoured, small-batch eggless Tiramisu – no mascarpone needed!
VIMTO—You either love it or hate it. But something magical happens during Ramadan, and this drink finds its way into my heart every year. I can't quite recall the exact moment I switched teams from hater to lover, but as F wisely said, it's an acquired taste. And guess what? I'm officially VIMTOed!
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What is VIMTO?
If you are new to VIMTO, it is a non-alcoholic fruit cordial made with berries and sugar. It smells and tastes like the tonic we used to have as kids and hence many dislike this even before tasting it. It is popular during Ramadan in many parts of the Middle East, where it's enjoyed both as a drink and as an ingredient in creative desserts.
Vimto flavoured Eggless Tiramisu
This VIMTO Tiramisu reminded me of Black Forest cake, maybe because of the flavours in it. So if you are a VIMTO hater, but have a bottle because you live in Gulf, 😛 try making this for a change and you may love it.
The classic way of serving VIMTO is to add chilled water with lots of ice cubes, but with a little bit of creativity, you can use VIMTO to make a plethora of desserts like tiramisu, smoothies, mojitos, Ice Creams, Cheesecakes, etc. After this Tiramisu recipe, I also made VIMTO Chocolate Eggless Cake and VIMTO falooda Ice Cream!
An Anniversary Dessert
I whipped up this VIMTO-flavoured no-bake dessert for our fourth wedding anniversary! Funny enough, it wasn’t even on my list of ideas—until fate intervened. 😝 Just when I was ready to cook up a storm, the cooking gas ran out, leaving me no choice but to go with a no-bake dessert. #problemsoflivinginYanbu
I gave it a special touch by dusting cocoa powder over a heart-shaped stencil I made out of paper. We scooped a little for iftar, thinking we’d save the rest for later—only to end up devouring the whole thing for Suhoor. 😜
Ingredients
You will only need these:
- Cream cheese: Both block or spread varieties work well here—use what you have!
- Whipping cream: For that light and fluffy texture.
- Labneh: A staple in my kitchen, but Greek yoghurt or hung curd are excellent substitutes.
- Sugar: To sweeten the layers perfectly.
- Icing sugar: Adds a smooth sweetness without the graininess.
- Ladyfingers (Sponge fingers): Essential for that classic tiramisu structure.
- VIMTO: The star ingredient infusing each bite with fruity delight.
- Cocoa powder: For that final dusting, adding a touch of elegance.
Please refer to the recipe card below for the detailed recipe.
How to make it?
- Prepare the mascarpone substitute with cream cheese, greek yoghurt and whipping cream.
- Dunk the ladyfingers in VIMTO and layer them on a pan.
- Spread the prepared cream cheese mix to cover the ladyfingers.
- Cling wrap and chill for 6 to 8 hours.
- Dust with cocoa powder and serve chilled.
Small Portion Pan Size
Keeping with the spirit of the weight loss journey, I made a very small portion of Vimto Tiramisu. This one has just one layer and hardly 5 to 6 ladyfingers and sits on a small pie pan that is 6.5" in diameter and 1.5" deep. Use this recipe to scale up to serve a larger family!
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📖 Recipe Card
Vimto Eggless Tiramisu
Ingredients
Mascarpone Cheese substitute
- 100 grams cream cheese , softened
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon full-fat labneh, or greek yoghurt or hung curd
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Whipped cream
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream, chilled
- 2½ tablespoons icing sugar , aka powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon VIMTO
VIMTO Ladyfingers layer
- 5 to 6 ladyfingers, aka sponge fingers
- ½ cup VIMTO, berry cordial
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
Prepare the Mascarpone Cheese Substitute
- Carefully mix the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons whipping cream, labneh, and sugar in a bowl using a hand whisk ensuring not to overdo the mixing and keep refrigerated.
- In another bowl, add 3 tablespoons of whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whip on medium to high speed until stiff peaks form. Approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese mixture and keep refrigerated.
Layer VIMTO Ladyfingers
- Keep your pan ready to assemble the ladyfingers. I used a mini pie pan.
- Pour enough VIMTO into another shallow pan. Dip each ladyfinger into the VIMTO, one at a time, and arrange it to cover the base of the tiramisu pan completely. You can break one finger into smaller pieces to cover the gaps.
- Spread the prepared cream filling to cover the entire cookie layer. Cling wrap and chill for 4 to 8 hours.
Garnish before serving
- Dust the top with cocoa powder using a sieve. Optionally, you can make your stencil with paper by cutting random designs. Place it over the pan and sieve the cocoa mixture to make a beautiful pattern.
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