Go beyond tiramisu with this collection of desserts to make with ladyfingers.
15 Desserts to Make with Ladyfingers
Updated on May 02, 2024
1/15
Pumpkin Charlotte
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe a while back and I just love it! I make it for my husband and his friends during hunting season and it's a big hit.
—Lorelle Edgcomb, Granville, Illinois
2/15
Make-Ahead Tiramisu
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It's convenient, too, since you can make it the day before your dinner party or potluck. —Linda Finn, Louisville, Mississippi
3/15
Refrigerator Lime Cheesecake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this for a Father's Day party, and it was a hit! I guarantee compliments when you serve this fantastic dessert. —Cher Anjema, Kleinburg, Ontario
4/15
Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Torte
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a busy mom's twist on a favorite dessert—tiramisu. The dish is simple to assemble and perfect to make the day before you want to serve it. The hardest thing about this recipe is waiting for it to chill so you can eat it! —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
5/15
Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tiramisu didn't do it for me until I tried this recipe with its luscious layers of cheesecake. It's one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year. —Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois
6/15
White Chocolate-Strawberry Tiramisu
Total Time
30 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a twist on a classic dessert that highlights another flavor combo my husband and I love: strawberries and white chocolate. Lighten it up if you'd like—I've had good luck with light nondairy whipped topping and reduced-fat cream cheese. —Anna Ginsberg, Chicago, Illinois
7/15
Raspberry Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Jazz up plain cake with raspberry gelatin and frozen berries. Spread with a light, fruity whipped topping (or this whipped topping substitute), the festive results make a cool and refreshing dessert. —Marion Anderson, Dalton, Minnesota
8/15
Strawberry Ladyfinger Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12-15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to garnish this dessert with strawberry slices arranged to look like flowers. It's pretty, festive and feeds a crowd! —Delores Romyn, Stratton, Ontario
9/15
Italian Pineapple Trifle
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to carry on her special tradition. It’s an easy, delicious no-bake dessert everyone will love. —Ann-Marie Milano, Milton, Massachusetts
10/15
Eggnog Ladyfinger Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of cranberries and eggnog will bring a festive end to any holiday meal. Plus, it's super simple to prepare. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
11/15
Pineapple Breeze Torte
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large family and a must at Christmas. —Barbara Joyner, Franklin, Virginia
12/15
Tiramisu Parfaits
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These are a long-time favorite dessert. I think they look so pretty with a drizzle of chocolate, sprinkle of mini chips or cocoa on top. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
13/15
Ladyfinger Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No one will believe you didn’t fuss when you bring out this show-stopping cake. On a hot summer day, it will melt all resistance to dessert—one cool, creamy slice at a time. —Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
14/15
Breezy Lemon-Berry Dessert
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the combination of berries and lemon, and wanted to come up with a light, refreshing and tasty dessert that used them both. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas.
15/15
Sensational Tiramisu
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This light version of the popular Italian dessert is moist and creamy, and cuts so well into pretty layered squares. You'll love the blend of coffee, Kahlua and cream cheese flavors. —Mary J. Walters, Westerville, Ohio
