Tiramisu Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of tiramisu syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Strong coffee, cocoa, vanilla and a little rum extract cooked into a syrup that tastes like the espresso soak in tiramisu; stir it into lattes and top with mascarpone cream.

Prep 5 min

Cook 6 min

Total 11 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (240.0 ml)strong brewed coffee or espresso
1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1 ½ tbsp (8.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of fine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ tsp (2.5 ml)rum extract

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Instructions

Whisk the sugar, cocoa and salt together in a small saucepan to break up any cocoa lumps.
Whisk in the coffee until smooth.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extract.
Cool completely, pour into a clean bottle and refrigerate.

Tips

For the full tiramisu effect, top the drink with mascarpone whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa.
Cocoa settles as the syrup sits, so shake the bottle before each use.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make tiramisu syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 6 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store tiramisu syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.

Can I make tiramisu syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). 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.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Strong coffee, cocoa, vanilla and a little rum extract cooked into a syrup that tastes like the espresso soak in tiramisu; stir it into lattes and top with mascarpone cream.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

67 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

17.1g Carbs

0.2g Protein

16.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~804 cal · 1g fat · 205g carbs · 2g protein · 200g sugar

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