Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable View)
Coffee-infused oats with mascarpone and cocoa for a rich, creamy Italian-inspired morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Coffee Mixture
07 - 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
→ Mascarpone Layer
08 - 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
12 - Dark chocolate shavings, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Pour the cooled brewed coffee over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly to blend the coffee flavor throughout.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers, spreading it into an even layer at the bottom.
04 - In a small bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup together until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the oats in each jar, spreading it into an even layer on top and smoothing the surface.
06 - Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld together.
07 - Before serving, use a fine mesh sieve to dust the tops generously with cocoa powder. Add dark chocolate shavings if desired and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes genuinely like tiramisu but takes roughly ten minutes of actual work before bed.
- The mascarpone layer on top makes you feel like you are eating something far more indulgent than a jar of oats.
02 -
- Do not skip chilling for the full eight hours because the chia seeds need that time to thicken the mixture properly.
- Cooled coffee is essential since hot liquid will cook the oats and change the texture completely.
03 -
- Use a fine mesh sieve for the cocoa dusting because clumpy cocoa landing on your beautiful mascarpone layer is genuinely heartbreaking.
- Slightly under sweeten the oat base since the mascarpone layer on top will balance the overall sweetness perfectly.