Applesauce Speculoos Dessert | Vegan Apple Tiramisu – Bianca Zapatka

Easy no-bake Applesauce Speculoos Layer Dessert recipe – like Apple Tiramisu, but healthier and vegan! The perfect Christmas dessert: creamy, delicious, and ready in just a few minutes.

Easy Apple Speculoos Layer Dessert – perfect for Christmas!

An applesauce speculoos dessert – often also referred to as apple tiramisu – is the perfect recipe when you need a quick, festive, yet simple dessert. It combines winter spices, creamy layers, and the sweetness of applesauce into a treat that’s sure to impress.

This recipe is vegan, prepared in minutes, and wonderful for Christmasholiday celebrations, or as a quick fall and winter dessert. Thanks to the combination of speculoos cookies, cinnamon, vegan skyr, and applesauce, you get a harmonious blend of crunchy, creamy, and fruity.

Ingredients for Vegan Apple Tiramisu

• Speculoos cookies
• Vegan skyr (or mascarpone)
• Powdered sugar
• Cinnamon
• Vegan whipping cream
• San-apart or whipping cream stabilizer (optional)
• Applesauce

How to Make Apple Speculoos Dessert – simple & fast!

Tip: Check out the recipe video and step-by-step photos for perfect results!

Step 1: Prepare the cinnamon cream

First, mix vegan skyr with powdered sugar and cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Then whip vegan cream with San-apart and gently fold it into the cinnamon mixture.

Step 2: Layer the dessert

In a large baking dish or 2 small baking dishes or in dessert glasseslayer speculoos cookies, applesauceand cream alternately. Two layers create an especially balanced consistency: crunchy at the bottom, creamy at the top.

Step 3: Chill & enjoy

Let it rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight. Dust with cinnamon and garnish with mini gingerbread cookies if desired. Enjoy!

Tips for the Perfect Apple Tiramisu

• Tiramisu cream: Classic tiramisu is made with mascarpone. Instead of skyr, you can use vegan mascarpone or a similar alternative.
• Chill overnight: This allows the speculoos cookies to soften slightly, helping the layers meld and the dessert set properly.
• For extra crunch: Sprinkle some freshly crumbled speculoos on top right before serving.

Storage & Shelf Life

The apple speculoos dessert keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge. It’s not ideal for freezing, as the texture can become too soft after thawing.

Make Ahead – perfect for guests

This dessert is perfect for preparing in advance, as resting time actually improves the flavor and texture.
So it’s best to make it the day before, refrigerate it, and simply serve the next day – perfect for relaxed holidays or larger gatherings.

Recipe Variations & Creative Ideas

This apple tiramisu is wonderfully adaptable. Here are some delicious ideas:

• Dessert in a jar: Layer in Weck jars, dessert glassesor wine glasses – great for buffets or individual servings.
• Other cookies instead of speculoos: eg vegan butter cookies, cinnamon stars, Lotus Biscoff, gingerbread, oatmeal cookiesor apple cookies.
• Other fruit layers: pear puree, plum compote, mango puree or raspberry sauceor red fruit pudding.
• With fresh fruit: cinnamon-caramelized apple cubes, banana slices (super creamy!), sautéed pears, etc.
• Add chocolate: dark chocolate shavings between the layers, cocoa sifted over the cream, or vegan white chocolate pieces folded in.
• Extra festive: Drizzle apple punch, liqueur, or cinnamon syrup over the cookies.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the dessert gluten free?
Yes! Just use gluten-free speculoos or other gluten-free cookies.

Can I make the recipe with regular yogurt/cream?
Absolutely – if you’re not cooking vegan, you can use skyr, quark, mascarpone, or sour cream and dairy whipping cream in the classic version.

How do I prevent the cream from becoming too runny?
San-apart or whipping cream stabilizer helps. Without stabilizers, make sure to chill well and use a firm vegan cream and thick yogurt/skyr/quark/mascarpone alternative.

Can I use less sugar?
Yes, especially if your apple sauce is sweet. You can also use sweetened skyr like vanilla or apple flavor and skip the additional sugar.

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🎥 Recipe Video

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