Peach Tiramisu with Peach Curd and Fresh Milled Ladyfingers

This Peach Tiramisu is summer in a spoonful. It’s everything I love about a classic tiramisu with those soft layers and creamy filling, but with a sunny peach twist that’s perfect during peach season. Instead of coffee and cocoa taking center stage, homemade peach curd brings bright, fresh fruit flavor to every bite.

What makes this version even more special is that it’s built with homemade ladyfingers and peach curd. The silky curd is packed with real peaches, and the homemade ladyfingers made with fresh milled soft white wheat add a delicate texture and subtle nutty flavor you just can’t get from store-bought.

This fruity dessert looks elegant without requiring complicated decorating skills. Once it’s layered together, the refrigerator does most of the work while you get all the credit.

Looking for more peach recipes? Try making Peaches and Cream Cake, Peach Dumplings, Peach Butter, or Peach Bourbon Jam.

Want summer dessert ideas? We’ve got you covered with Snickerdoodles, Oatmeal Fudge Bars, Zucchini Muffins, Homemade Brownies, or Maple Pecan Banana Bread.

Why You’ll Love Peach Tiramisu

• Bursting with fresh peach flavor from homemade peach curd.
• A unique summer twist on traditional tiramisu keeps it seasonal.
• Homemade fresh milled flour ladyfingers create incredible texture and flavor.
• Make-ahead friendly for parties, holidays, and family dinners. Who doesn’t love a chilled summer dessert when it’s 100 degrees?
• Light, creamy, and not overly sweet.

What Is Peach Tiramisu?

Peach tiramisu is a fresh, fruity variation of the beloved Italian dessert. Instead of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, we’ve got peach-soaked sponge with layers of homemade peach curd and vanilla mascarpone filling. The result is a dessert that’s creamy, delicate, and full of natural peach flavor.

Unlike baked desserts that can feel heavy during warmer months, this no-bake dessert chills into perfectly sliceable layers that are light and refreshing. It’s an ideal recipe for summer gatherings, brunches, baby showers, or anytime peaches are in season.

The Best Summer Peach Tiramisu Recipe

Tools

• 9 x 13 Baking Dish
• Mixing Bowls
• Electric Mixer (hand or stand)
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Pastry Brush
• Double Boiler and Immersion Blender (for curd)
• Plastic wrap for chilling
• Grain Mill (if making homemade ladyfingers)

Ingredients

• 1 batch of our Fresh Milled Ladyfingers (our recipe makes about 40 cookies)

Peach Curd

• 3-4 Large Ripe Peaches, peeled (should get you about 2 cups puree)
• 4 Egg Yolks
• 100g Sugar
• 45g Lemon Juice
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 113g Butter

Mascarpone Filling

• 450g Heavy Cream (1 pint)
• 226g Mascarpone
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 75g Powdered Sugar

Peach Soak

• 1 Large Ripe Peach, peeled
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (or Honey)

Notes

• You will probably want to make the peach curd a day before you plan to make the peach tiramisu so it can set up properly. You can also make the ladyfingers the day before.
• You can, of course, use store-bought lady fingers and peach curd
• Freestone peaches are usually the easiest to work with because the pit removes cleanly. Choose ripe peaches that smell fragrant and yield slightly when gently pressed.
• If you can find it, I like using the vanilla-flavored mascarpone for even more flavor or try adding in the caviar from a vanilla bean
• Garnish however your heart desires!
• If you don’t have a double boiler, you can use a saucepan and a heatproof bowl

How to Make Peach Tiramisu

Peach Curd

Blend Peaches: Cut and peel fresh peaches. Using an immersion blender, puree into a smooth mixture.

Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and sugar. Stir in the blended peaches.

Heat: Using a double boiler, bring water to a boil, then reduce to simmer and place bowl on top. As it cooks, be sure to continuously stir your curd mixture. It will thicken as it cooks. Look for a foamy texture and thicker consistency around 15-20 minutes. Cook until it has reached 170 degrees.

Butter & Set: Remove from heat and add butter a couple of tablespoons at a time, making sure each is melted before adding more. Once all butter is melted, put a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the curd to prevent any strange skin from forming. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to continue thickening.

Mascarpone Filling

Whip: In a large bowl, whip together the heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth stiff peaks form.

Peach Soak

Blend: Using an immersion blender, blend 1 peeled peach with vanilla and maple syrup into a smooth liquid, set aside.

Build Your Tiramisu

Layer: Arrange a layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of your baking dish, then using a pastry brush, coat each with your peach soak. Spread about 1/3 of your mascarpone filling over the soaked cookies, then cover with a generous layer of homemade peach curd. Repeat a second layer. On the third layer, you can repeat again, but I like to finish with the remaining mascarpone filling and smooth the top (so no curd in the third layer).

Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but overnight is even better. This gives the ladyfingers time to absorb all the flavors. Serve chilled.

Tips for the Best Peach Tiramisu

• Allow mascarpone to come close to room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps.
• Use chilled heavy cream for the fluffiest filling.
• Homemade peach curd adds much brighter flavor than canned fillings.
• Don’t skip the overnight chill, it improves both texture and flavor.
• Ripe peaches are better than canned to provide the best flavor.

Variations on Peach Tiramisu

• Add Fresh Berries: Blueberries or raspberries pair wonderfully with peaches and add beautiful color throughout the layers or on top
• Almond Peach Tiramisu: Use almond extract in the mascarpone filling instead of vanilla for a classic peach-and-almond combination.
• Cinnamon Peach: A light sprinkle of cinnamon between the layers creates a cozy late-summer flavor.
• Extra Peachy: Add thinly sliced peaches as a layer for even more fresh fruit in every bite.
• Boozy Bite: Add in some bourbon, amaretto, or rum to the peach soak for a more adult kick

Peach tiramisu is lovely served after grilled dinners, summer cookouts, brunches, bridal showers, baby showers, or holiday gatherings. Pair it with iced tea, sparkling lemonade, fresh coffee, or a simple cup of hot tea for a dessert that feels both elegant and comforting.

This recipe reminds me why homemade ingredients are worth the extra effort. The fresh peach curd brings bright, sunny flavor that simply can’t be matched, while homemade ladyfingers made with fresh milled flour create soft layers with just a little extra oomph. Every spoonful tastes like summer without being overly rich, and it’s the kind of dessert people quietly go back for seconds of before asking if there are leftovers.