32+ Best Ladyfinger Desserts To Indulge In

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These ladyfinger desserts can be enjoyed in various forms, from classic tiramisu to elegant charlottes to parfaits and more.

These delicate sponge cakes, also known as savoiardi or boudoir biscuits, are commonly used in desserts such as tiramisu, trifle, and charlotte.

Their light and airy texture makes them perfect for soaking up flavorful syrups or liqueurs, adding a delicious twist to any dessert.

Whether layered in a creamy parfait or dipped in coffee for a classic tiramisu, ladyfingers bring a touch of elegance to any sweet creation.

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What are ladyfingers?
1. Tiramisu Cheesecake
2. Strawberry Tiramisu
3. Lemon Tiramisu
4. Tiramisu (eggless)
5. Tiramisu Cups
6. Pumpkin Tiramisu
7. No-Bake Tiramisu Loaf
8. Saskatoon Berry Tiramisu Dessert Shooter
9. Lemon Blueberry Tiramisu
10. Tiramisu Trifle
11. Bourbon Tiramisu
12. Tiramisu Pie
13. Strawberry Charlotte Cake
14. Tiramisu Trifle With Pumpkin Spice
15. Peach Tiramisu
16. Caramel Coffee Latte Parfait
17. Caramel Coffee Dessert Box
18. Tiramisu Ice Cream
19. Raspberry Tiramisu with Chambord
20. Tiramisu Brownies
21. Banana Pudding Tiramisu
22. White Russian Tiramisu Cake
23. Layered Vanilla Pudding Dessert with Ladyfingers and Eggnog
24. Chocolate Charlotte Cake (Charlotte au Chocolat)
25. Blackberry Tiramisu
26. Strawberry Champagne Tiramisu
27. Bailey’s Tiramisu Parfaits
28. Earl Grey Tiramisu
29. Pistachio Tiramisu
30. Black Forest Cherry Tiramisu
31. Berry Tiramisu
32. Simple Raspberry Christmas Trifle
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What are ladyfingers?

Ladyfingers, also known as savoiardi in Italian, are delicate, sponge cake-like cookies that are long and narrow in shape.

They are commonly used in desserts such as tiramisu, trifle, and charlotte to provide a light and airy texture.

Ladyfingers can be enjoyed on their own or incorporated into various sweet dishes for added flavor and texture.

1. Tiramisu Cheesecake

This creamy no bake tiramisu cheesecake is made with cream cheese and mascarpone filling, has a coffee-soaked ladyfinger middle, oreo crust, and is topped with lots of cocoa powder.

Slice of tiramisu cheesecake with a bite missing.

2. Strawberry Tiramisu

This strawberry tiramisu is made with a delicious and creamy mascarpone strawberry filling, soft ladyfingers, and topped with fresh strawberries.

Slice of strawberry tiramisu with a bite missing.

3. Lemon Tiramisu

This fresh lemon tiramisu is made with lemon curd, lemon mascarpone cream, and with ladyfingers dipped in limoncello.

Bite missing from a slice of lemon tiramisu.

4. Tiramisu (eggless)

This easy tiramisu is made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, easy eggless mascarpone cream, and topped with cocoa powder!

5. Tiramisu Cups

These individual tiramisu cups are an easy twist on the classic dessert, made with layers of creamy mascarpone, ladyfingers, and cocoa powder, this makes the perfect dessert!

Three tiramisu cups on a white backround.

6. Pumpkin Tiramisu

This pumpkin tiramisu is made with pumpkin mascarpone cream, layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee, and topped with cocoa powder.

This is tiramisu made in a loaf pan and inverted onto a platter, making it easier to layer and slice. A no-bake tiramisu loaf can be made with or without alcohol, and is a creamy, dreamy, delicious dessert!

8. Saskatoon Berry Tiramisu Dessert Shooter

This mini dessert is a deceptively simple, layered Saskatoon berry dessert in a shot glass, with Saskatoon berries, aka Juneberries, poached in coffee and Kahlua, combined with mascarpone and white chocolate pudding, lady fingers, and maple whipped cream.

9. Lemon Blueberry Tiramisu

This Lemon Blueberry Tiramisu is just as easy but deliciously different. It replaces the dark richness of coffee and cocoa with the light, fruity flavors of lemon and blueberry.

10. Tiramisu Trifle

A dessert at the top of many people's favorite dessert list, this homemade tiramisu trifle will impress anyone who is lucky enough to have a taste!

11. Bourbon Tiramisu

This bourbon tiramisu is a sweet Southern twist on an Italian classic, is made with espresso, ladyfinger cookies and a mascarpone whipped cream.

12. Tiramisu Pie

Layers of sweet mascarpone cream with ladyfingers, fresh whipped cream all in an tasty pie crust, our pie game just got set up a notch with this Tiramisu Pie!

13. Strawberry Charlotte Cake

Fresh Strawberries, delicate Strawberry Bavarian Cream and the homemade Ladyfinger Biscuits: this Strawberry Charlotte Cake make the perfect Summer dessert!

14. Tiramisu Trifle With Pumpkin Spice

Tiramisu Trifle with Pumpkin Spice is a creamy, eggless tiramisu with impressive layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream. This show-stopping trifle showcases the warm fall flavors of coffee, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon sugar.

15. Peach Tiramisu

Peach tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of juicy peaches and creamy mascarpone cheese. The combination of sweet peaches and rich coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

16. Caramel Coffee Latte Parfait

The Coffee Caramel Latte Parfait is a delightful dessert, perfect for coffee enthusiasts. This parfait features layers of crumbled sponge finger biscuits soaked in rich, aromatic coffee, alternated with fluffy latte whipped cream infused with caramel latte instant coffee.

17. Caramel Coffee Dessert Box

This Caramel Coffee Dessert Box balances sweetness, creaminess, and the awesome coffee taste perfectly. A luscious layered dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and whipped caramel coffee cream.

18. Tiramisu Ice Cream

I’m a coffee lover and coffee desserts lover by heart. It’s the perfect balance between bitter and sweet that I love. The mascarpone cream makes it extra creamy and the touch of coffee and cocoa powder is ideal.

19. Raspberry Tiramisu with Chambord

This decadent riff on the traditional Italian dessert is just as decadent as the classic tiramisu but it’s layered with fresh raspberries and a Chambord spiked mascarpone cream.

20. Tiramisu Brownies

Tiramisu Brownies feature all the beauty of tiramisu in a brownie! My coffee brownies recipe combines chocolate, espresso, and mascarpone.

21. Banana Pudding Tiramisu

Banana Pudding Tiramisu. It’s all the goodness of traditional banana pudding merged with the rich, coffee-infused elegance of tiramisu. This banana pudding tiramisu is a fusion that sounds like it came straight out of a dessert fantasy, and trust me, it tastes even better.

22. White Russian Tiramisu Cake

This no-egg, no-cooking, tiramisu recipe comes together quickly. The melt-in-your-mouth creamy, rich, coffee-cocoa goodness of this white Russian tiramisu will have your friends and family asking for seconds!

23. Layered Vanilla Pudding Dessert with Ladyfingers and Eggnog

The delicious eggnog vanilla pudding cream captivates with its intense eggnog flavor, and the ladyfingers drizzled with espresso round off the whole dessert. The dessert itself has an amazing creamy, soft, and wobbly consistency with a lovely yellow colored layers.

24. Chocolate Charlotte Cake (Charlotte au Chocolat)

Chocolate Charlotte cake is an elegant French dessert that features silky chocolate mousse layered between delicate ladyfingers. This divine dessert is perfect for birthdays and other celebration parties.

25. Blackberry Tiramisu

Blackberry-infused ladyfingers and sweet blackberry mascarpone cream filling are layered together in this summery rendition of a classic Italian dessert!

26. Strawberry Champagne Tiramisu

Strawberry Champagne Tiramisu is such a fun and tasty twist on classic tiramisu. Ladyfingers are dipped in a lightly-sweet champagne mixture and layered with chopped strawberries and delicious mascarpone filling.

27. Bailey’s Tiramisu Parfaits

Cubed ladyfingers, mascarpone filling, and an espresso mixture are layered together in this decadent layered trifecta - perfect for dinner parties or as a special treat for yourself throughout the week!

28. Earl Grey Tiramisu

This no bake Earl Grey tiramisu recipe is the perfect light, airy, and creamy chilled summer recipe! The dessert is made with 4 layers of vanilla Earl Grey-soaked lady fingers and vanilla mascarpone whipped cream.

29. Pistachio Tiramisu

This Pistachio Tiramisu is the no-bake dessert recipe you have been waiting for! Layers of boozy coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with pistachio mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder. Heaven!

30. Black Forest Cherry Tiramisu

Everything together results in a wonderfully creamy and delicious tiramisu with cherries, some quark, cream, chocolate shavings, and coffee. I love it. I'm sure you do too.

31. Berry Tiramisu

This recipe uses a combination of mixed berries. I layer the berries with traditional Savoiardi cookies (Lady Fingers), and a creamy mascarpone custard.

32. Simple Raspberry Christmas Trifle

This simple Raspberry Christmas Trifle Recipe is an easy to make layered dessert of fresh raspberries, ladyfingers, and a heavenly pastry cream.

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What do you eat with ladyfingers?

In desserts, ladyfingers are commonly used in recipes like tiramisu or trifle. For a savory option, you can enjoy them alongside a cheese platter or use them as a crunchy topping for salads. Ladyfingers also pair well with coffee or tea as a light snack.

What can I use instead of ladyfingers for tiramisu?

If you are looking for an alternative to ladyfingers for tiramisu, consider using sponge cake, pound cake, or even shortbread cookies.

These options can provide a similar texture and absorb the delicious flavors of the coffee and mascarpone mixture in your tiramisu dessert.

Why are cookies called ladyfingers?

Cookies called ladyfingers are believed to have gotten their name due to their delicate and elongated shape, resembling the fingers of a lady.

The light and airy texture of these cookies further adds to the elegance associated with the name "ladyfingers."

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