Tiramisu Gelato

Sep 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A generous swirl of tiramisu gelato in a small glass cup with a flat gelato spade

This Tiramisu Gelato captures the creamy richness of traditional tiramisu with mascarpone, espresso, and a touch of cocoa, blended smooth with vanilla to create a luscious Italian-style frozen dessert.

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 2 hr 45 min

Total 3 hr 15 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream
⅔ cup (135.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 tbsp (12.0 g)skim milk powder
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
1 ½ tbsp (9.0 g)instant espresso powder
4.0 oz (113.0 g)mascarpone cheese
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
¼ cup (60.0 ml)marsala wine or strong coffee, cooled, optional
2.0 tbsp (10.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, skim milk powder, and fine sea salt.
Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add both seeds and pod to the milk mixture.
Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 170°F (77°C), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Remove from heat, cover, and let infuse for 30 minutes at room temperature. Remove the vanilla pod after infusion.
In a small bowl, dissolve instant espresso powder in the marsala wine or cooled strong coffee (if using).
Whisk mascarpone cheese until smooth, then fold into the cooled milk mixture along with the espresso-marsala mixture.
Chill the gelato base in the refrigerator until it is thoroughly cold, about 2 hours.
Churn the cold base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 30–45 minutes.
Transfer the gelato to a container, cover, and freeze for at least 45 minutes to firm up before serving.
Just before serving, dust the gelato with unsweetened cocoa powder for a classic tiramisu finish.

Tips

Use a high-quality vanilla bean or vanilla bean paste to enhance the classic flavor and aroma.
If you don’t have marsala wine, strong brewed coffee can be used alone to maintain authentic tiramisu flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make tiramisu gelato?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours 45 minutes to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store tiramisu gelato?

Store the gelato in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. Allow it to soften slightly at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.

Can I make tiramisu gelato ahead?

The gelato base can be prepared and chilled a day ahead for deeper flavor infusion before churning.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

284 Calories / serving

19.1g Fat

24.1g Carbs

3.8g Protein

22.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2272 cal · 153g fat · 193g carbs · 30g protein · 177g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 284 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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