Olive Garden Tiramisu (Prices, Calories & Full Guide)

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Olive Garden Tiramisu

Prices & Calories

Tiramisu — Starting at $34.99
• Whole cake (serves 12)
• Half cake (serves 6)
470 calories

Craving a slice of Italy without leaving home? The iconic Olive Garden Tiramisu delivers rich mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and irresistible cocoa in every bite. Starting at $34.99 with 470 calories, it’s one of the restaurant’s most loved desserts. Here’s everything you need to know — from flavors to pricing to how you can recreate it at home.

How to Make Olive Garden Tiramisu (Easy Copycat Recipe)

As someone who has studied classic Italian desserts and recreated dozens of restaurant-style recipes, this detailed guide will help you make a true Olive Garden Tiramisu at home. If you’ve ever wondered how close a homemade version can get to the real one, this step-by-step method gives you the same creamy layers, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and balanced sweetness found in the tiramisu Olive Garden serves.

This recipe is tested, refined, and written with transparency so readers can trust the process and final result.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Cream Layer

  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)

  • 3 egg yolks

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee Mixture

  • 1 cup strong espresso or brewed coffee

  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional, omit for kids)

Base

  • 1 pack ladyfingers

  • Sweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Espresso Mixture (Expert Tip)

Brew a strong espresso and let it cool. For deeper flavor—similar to what you taste in the tiramisu—add espresso powder.
Avoid using hot coffee or it will make the ladyfingers soggy.

2. Make the Mascarpone Cream

  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale

  • Add mascarpone and blend until smooth

  • Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form

  • Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture

The key to achieving the same silky texture as the tiramisu cake Olive Garden serves is using room-temperature ingredients.

3. Dip the Ladyfingers Correctly

Dip each ladyfinger very quickly—just one second per side.
Soft but intact ladyfingers are essential for perfect layering.

4. Layer the Dessert

  • Add a layer of dipped ladyfingers

  • Spread half of the mascarpone mixture

  • Repeat both layers

  • Smooth the top evenly

5. Chill for Best Flavor

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. For the most authentic results, chill overnight.
This slow-setting time is why the restaurant version tastes so balanced.

6. Dust and Serve

Before serving, dust lightly with sweetened cocoa powder.
Slice, lift gently, and enjoy your fresh homemade Olive Garden tiramisu cake.

Happy Eating Olive Garden Menu Team!

Frequently Asked Question's

Yes. Olive Garden does have tiramisu on the menu, and it’s one of their most popular classic Italian desserts. It’s served chilled with layers of mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa powder.

 

The Olive Garden tiramisu price starts at $34.99 for a whole cake and 470 calories per serving. Prices may vary by location.

It has a creamy, lightly sweet mascarpone layer, rich espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa. Many people say the flavor is smoother and less bitter than traditional Italian tiramisu.

 

No. Olive Garden’s tiramisu is prepared by third-party dessert suppliers, not made fresh in each restaurant kitchen. Many customers look for a copycat tiramisu Olive Garden recipe to make it at home.

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