Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable version)
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 milk, dairy or plant-based (240 ml)
03 - 2 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
04 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Mascarpone Layer
07 - ¼ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, brewed espresso or coffee, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two 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 or honey until 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.
05 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften completely.
06 - In the morning, top each jar with dark chocolate shavings and a generous dusting of cocoa powder. Add ladyfinger pieces and a light drizzle of espresso if desired. Serve chilled, stirring the layers together or scooping each one separately for a true tiramisu experience.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It legitimately tastes like tiramisu but you can eat it for breakfast without a single ounce of guilt.
- The mascarpone layer thickens overnight into something so velvety you will question whether oats deserve this much elegance.
02 -
- Warm coffee will partially cook the oats and give you a gummy texture so always let it cool completely first.
- The chia seeds need those full eight hours to do their job, anything less and the texture stays thin and watery.
03 -
- Layer the mascarpone on top of the oats rather than mixing it in, because that separation is what gives you the true tiramisu experience when you scoop.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the oat base makes the coffee flavor deeper and more complex without tasting salty at all.