Vegan Tiramisu with Bitter Orange

For us, tiramisu is a highly addictive dessert classic. And with the help of bitter orange aperitif and fresh oranges, we make it summer-ready. Aperol Spritz is THE summer drink, at least in Germany! And rightly so! What's better than sitting in the sun with friends, chatting and sipping on a nice aperitif? So, without further ado, we've transformed the delicious drink into a fresh, summery dessert that will blow your mind.
First of all, we need a fluffy sponge cake, which is quickly prepared ´with only a few simple ingredients. Instead of mascarpone, we use a mix of vegan whipped cream and plant-based crème fraîche, which adds a fresh taste. You can also add grated orange zest to the cream if you like.
Now we are ready to layer our tiramisu. We like to arrange it in glasses, but you can use whatever serving dish you prefer. First, we add a layer of sponge cake to the glass and pour Aperol over it. You can vary the amount of Aperol according to your taste. If you like, you can also add a little sparkling wine. Now we add the oranges, cover everything with a layer of cream, and repeat everything one more time. If you want the Aperolflavor to be more intense, you can also soak the orange pieces in Aperol overnight.
If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can use the juice of an orange instead of the Aperol or a non-alcoholic alternative such as orange spritz flavored syrup or similar. If the Aperol version is too experimental for you, we have linked a recipe for a "classic" vegan tiramisu here and a version with strawberries here.