Let’s clear one thing up: there’s no actual chicken in this “Grilled Chicken with Coffee Tiramisu” situation—calm your vegan soul, sister.
It’s a cheeky twist on names because this dish fakes grilled vibes so well, even a barbecue pitmaster might blink twice.
The star here is a savory-sweet tiramisu made with bold coffee, grilled flavor hacks, and zero animal drama.
This combo sounds chaotic but tastes like a creamy espresso dream after a smoky spa weekend.
It’s bold, rich, unapologetic, and layered—just like your dating history, but way more satisfying.
Now let’s make dessert dinner happen, drama-free.
Grilled Chicken with Coffee Tiramisu
This vegan “grilled chicken” inspired coffee tiramisu blends smoky-sweet notes with creamy indulgence for a bold, wildly unexpected dessert centerpiece.
Ingredients
For the “Grilled Chicken” Tofu Layer:
- 1 block extra-firm tofu pressed and sliced (14 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Coffee Tiramisu Layers:
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- ¾ cup coconut whipped topping
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 vegan ladyfinger-style biscuits or soft cookies
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Marinate tofu: In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke, paprika, and garlic. Coat sliced tofu. Let it sit 10 minutes.
- Grill tofu: Use a grill pan or skillet on medium heat. Grill 4–5 minutes each side until crispy and golden. Let cool.
- Mix coffee soak: Combine brewed coffee with maple syrup. Set aside to cool fully.
- Whip cream filling: In a bowl, beat vegan cream cheese, coconut whip, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble: Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee mix. Layer at the bottom of a dish. Add grilled tofu slices as your “wild card.”
- Add cream layer: Spread half the cream mixture over the base. Repeat with remaining biscuits and cream.
- Dust with cocoa: Sift cocoa powder on top like you’re passive-aggressively covering past mistakes.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving, or overnight if you’re a patient goddess.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Potassium: 5%
- Folate: 7%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use soft vegan cookies if you can’t find ladyfingers—nobody’s judging.
- Liquid smoke adds magic, not actual fire. Don’t skip it.
- Want drama? Add a hint of cinnamon to the cream.
- This pairs dangerously well with cold brew or coffee liqueur.
- Let people guess what’s “grilled”—then smirk knowingly like the queen you are.
