Have you been spotting tiramisu everywhere lately? Well, you are not imagining it. From trendy cafés to home kitchens, tiramisu is having a major moment in Malaysia and it is not slowing down anytime soon. From your social feed to your friend’s Raya open-house dessert table, this rich and creamy Italian treat has become 2025’s runaway dessert star in Malaysia and it is only gaining momentum. According to Google Trends, ‘tiramisu’ has shown steady interest over the past month, especially in hotspots like Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Malacca, proving this creamy classic is more than just a passing fad.
Why Everyone Loves It
So, what is driving the craze? It is the ideal mix of rich flavour, no-fuss prep, and photogenic flair. With no baking required, tiramisu is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to layer, serve, and share, whether in trays, jars, or tubs. Even the viral RM40 tiramisu tub sparked curiosity and inspired more people to try making their own. Turns out, a little FOMO goes a long way.
An Italian Icon with a Malaysian Twist
What makes Malaysia’s tiramisu trend extra special? We have made it our own. Even better, Malaysians have creatively reimagined the dessert based on the local adaptations, which gives the tiramisu a fresh spin.
- Coffee liqueur: swapped out with Vico or Indocafé for a halal-friendly base
- Ladyfingers: replaced with Hwa Tai biscuits for a local bite
- Health-conscious version: added Quaker oats or go all out with Nutella and Biscoff spreads
From cake versions with buttery biscuit bases to cream cheese frostings, Malaysians are customizing tiramisu with familiar ingredients like SCS Butter and Buttercup, all widely available via DKSH.
It is Not Just for Eating – It is for Making
Searches like “how to make tiramisu” are rising fast, proving that Malaysians want to do more than just taste it and they want to DIY it. Thanks to easy access to trusted brands and ingredients, anyone can get in on the action.
Want to make your own tiramisu? It is easier than you think. Here is how:
- Prepare your base: Whisk mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip it: Soak Hwa Tai biscuits in cooled Vico or Indocafé.
- Layer it: Alternate between soaked biscuits and mascarpone cream. Add Nutella or Biscoff for extra flair.
- Repeat: Build up to two or three layers.
- Chill it: Refrigerate for at least four hours, then top with cocoa or biscuit crumbs.
From Trend to Tradition
Tiramisu is not just a dessert trend. It is a movement. It is how Malaysians connect, create, and celebrate through food, made even easier with trusted ingredients already in your kitchen. With DKSH’s wide distribution of everyday favorites, delicious moments like these are now within everyone’s reach.
Article attributed to: Daniel Schwalb, Vice President, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, DKSH Malaysia
