Recipe8 July 20243 min read

Stroopwafel Tiramisu: A Dutch Twist on an Italian Classic

Mascarpone, coffee and stroopwafels instead of ladyfingers. A Dutch take on tiramisu that comes together in twenty minutes.

By Daniel MellicovskyBaker and owner, Melly's Stroopwafels

A layered stroopwafel tiramisu dusted with cocoa powder, with coffee beans

The stroopwafel is endlessly versatile, and this recipe gives the Italian classic a Dutch twist. The rich caramel flavour of Melly's stroopwafels stands in for the ladyfingers and pairs beautifully with creamy mascarpone and bold coffee.

At a glance

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Chilling: 4 hours (or overnight)
  • Cuisine: Dutch-Italian fusion
  • Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 200 g Melly's stroopwafels
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 100 ml strong coffee, cooled
  • 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
  • 50 g sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Brew and cool the coffee, then stir in the coffee liqueur. Whip the mascarpone with the cream and sugar until light and fluffy, then fold in the vanilla. Dip the stroopwafels briefly in the coffee mixture. Layer the dipped waffles and the mascarpone cream alternately in a dish. Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Stock up on waffles from our webshop, or for another easy dessert try our stroopwafel trifle.

Taste it warm in Amsterdam

Order fresh stroopwafels to your door, or learn to make your own at a Melly's workshop in the heart of the city.

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