Description
A creamy and indulgent overnight oats recipe infused with espresso and cocoa, delivering the classic tiramisu flavor in a quick, easy, and comforting breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (45g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ¼ cup (60g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (80ml) freshly brewed and cooled espresso
- ⅓ cup (80ml) milk (whole, almond, or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (2g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: dark chocolate shavings or mini chips, crushed ladyfinger cookies or gluten-free biscotti crumbs, fresh berries or sliced banana
Instructions
- Brew about ⅓ cup (80ml) of strong espresso and set aside to cool completely (10–15 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine ¼ cup (60g) softened mascarpone with 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup and ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
- Add ½ cup (45g) rolled oats to a mixing jar or bowl. Pour in the cooled espresso and ⅓ cup (80ml) milk, then add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon (2g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Fold the mascarpone mixture into the oats and stir well to combine until thick and creamy.
- Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours to let oats soak and soften.
- The next morning, stir gently. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen. Garnish with extra cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or crushed ladyfinger pieces as desired.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; quick oats can become mushy. Cool espresso fully before mixing to prevent mascarpone curdling. Adjust sweetness after tasting. Stir before serving to distribute flavors. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone with coconut cream or plant-based yogurt and use non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 9
Keywords: overnight oats, tiramisu, espresso, cocoa, easy breakfast, creamy oats, mascarpone, coffee breakfast