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Pale, sweet, and just like a normal ladyfinger, my Egg-Free Ladyfingers are ideal for anyone egg-free wanting to make these delicate cookies.

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Last updated on April 7, 2023

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Upon the release of Gemma’s insanely delicious10 Minute Tiramisu, we have had loads of request for Egg-Free Ladyfingers.

Whether it be for cultural reasons, dietary preference, or just wanting to try something in a new way, I love to create recipes that are fit for all kinds of lifestyles. From vegan or gluten free, to keto, I’ve got you covered! This recipe is a classic reinvented, but they are every bit just as yummy — and of course they are the ideal building block for all your favorite tiramisu recipes includingThe BEST Tiramisu Recipe (100% From Scratch), 10-minute Berry Tiramisu Recipe, and 10-minute Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe!

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How To Make Ladyfingers Without Eggs

When people tell me a recipe has to be made only one way, I almost always find that’s not exactly the case. From baking without sugar to using alternative flours, I consider myself a bit of scientist in the kitchen.

With a little experimentation I can confirm, ladyfingers do not need to be made with egg. The role egg plays in normal ladyfingers is adding in air and richness, but that can be achieved with other ingredients. My Egg-Free Ladyfingers recipe starts by whipping up butter and sugar into a light and fluffy consistency. This is what adds the body to the ladyfinger instead of the egg.

From there you just add flour and baking powder!

[ If you are looking for other egg free cookie recipes you’ll love my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies! ]

Do You Have To Use A Piping Bag To Make Ladyfingers?

While I actually love the precision that comes with using a piping bag, it does require some technique and can take some practice. I highly suggest experimenting with a piping bag — simply fold down the top about half way, then fill with the ladyfinger batter. From there, fold the top up and twist to push the batter down to the bottom of the bag, getting rid of any air bubbles. You can then snip the tip and pipe away.

While I really like doing this, you CAN achieve a similar effect with a large plastic bag with the tip nipped off.

How Are Egg-Free Ladyfingers Different?

After baking, the Egg-Free Ladyfingers look just like the real deal. The are a pale golden color, slightly risen and sweet. They are a little bit more delicate than a ladyfinger with egg, but after a day or so they have the ideal texture, which is both soft and crisp, to be dipped into coffee then layered between lovely sweet mascarpone mousse!

How Do You Store Ladyfingers?

Ideally, ladyfingers are actually a bit stale as this allows them to really soak up whatever liquid they are dipped in for making tiramisu. I like to keep mine in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If you want to make them in advance, then freeze them or vacuum seal them, they will keep very well!

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Egg-Free Ladyfingers

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Pale, sweet, and just like a normal ladyfinger, my Egg-Free Ladyfingers are ideal for anyone egg-free wanting to make these delicate cookies.

Author: Olivia Crouppen

Servings: 20 Cookies

  • Dessert
  • Egg-Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Pans

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Pale, sweet, and just like a normal ladyfinger, my Egg-Free Ladyfingers are ideal for anyone egg-free wanting to make these delicate cookies.

Author: Olivia Crouppen

Servings: 20 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4oz/115g) butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (2oz/57g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (5oz/142g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, optional for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Egg-Free Ladyfingers

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)

Calories 72Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 12mg4%

Sodium 34mg1%

Potassium 1mg0%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 150IU3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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RF74

4 years ago

Hi Gem!
I baked them tonight for tomorrow’s tiramisu. The batter was kinda dry and they turned out super yummy sugar cookies in lady finger shape. Was the butter not at room temperature enough or shall I bake them for a shorter time? I did lower the temperature as always. Thanks!

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Manisha Chalwadi

5 years ago

Finally someone shared eggless version. Thank you Gemma. I am going to try this. M vegetarian by choice and by religion this recipie really helps

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Latha

3 years ago

Gemma I made the tiramisu with store bought lady finger. I could smell the eggs. For me it is more that I just don’t like the smell of eggs. Thank you for all the eggless recipes you have. Just one question. I am not used to the piping bag. Can I make it like a thin square bread and cut it? I know it sounds crazy. Thank you so much.

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mrs juliet davies

3 years ago

The taste is good but the batter is def too dry and it was hard to pipe. I used margarine as it was for a vegan trifle. The taste is good. There’s no way it made 20 cookies either.

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susmitha

3 years ago

Hello Gemma, I tried this recipe and it didn’t come out well. When I added the flour to the creamed butter the mixture turned crumbly and I had to add milk to bring it to a piping consistency. Please check the recipe. Thank you.

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PrachiJ

1 year ago

Hi Gemma, I made these yesterday night to put together the tiramisu tonight. The recipe definitely lacks liquid. The mixture turned out be very dry and not piping consistency. I had to add milk. I didn’t add too much though, wasn’t sure if that should be done. End result is yummy cookies but they taste buttery like shortbread. I have never have ladyfinger biscuits before since finding an eggless version is almost impossible, does the taste like shortbread sound fine here? Butter was at room temperature and I followed the recipe so what could be wrong for it to beRead more »

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Ann

1 year ago

Made it today. It turned out perfect. I didn’t make any changes. Thank you Gem! I always wanted to make it.

Last edited 1 year ago by Ann

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Eve

3 years ago

I added about 6 tablespoons of milk so I could pipe them more easily

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Divya Jain

4 years ago

Hi gemma.. Love from india Thanks..

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Yanina

1 year ago

Hi Gemma again,
Another question, this time regarding the Egg-Free Ladyfingers.
I’m diabetes and am trying to minimize carbs……
I would like to substitute the all purpose flour to almond flour, and use Monk Fruit (as you recommended for the Mascarpone) for the ladyfingers.
If you think that it’s important to have some all purpose flour, may I do half and half?
Kindly let me know if OK.
BTW, I can also use “Swerve” as sugar replacement.

-Yanina
yaninao@gmail.com

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FAQs

Do lady fingers contain eggs? ›

LADY FINGERS (BISCUITS) – Confectionery product with eggs

Wheat flour, sugar, eggs (27%), ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate, natural flavorings.

What is a substitute for ladyfingers in a recipe? ›

Find The Perfect Lady Finger Substitute: Sweet Solutions For Your Recipes!
  1. Pound Cake Slices. Pound cakes are dense and moist slices of cake made from a simple batter of butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and sometimes milk. ...
  2. Shortbread Cookies. ...
  3. Angel Food Cake Slices. ...
  4. Sponge Fingers. ...
  5. Vanilla Wafers. ...
  6. Biscuit Joconde.
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Why are my lady fingers flat? ›

Most likely the egg whites were not whipped fully to stiff peaks or the batter was over-worked when the egg whites were combined. Once whipped to stiff peaks, egg whites are delicate and need to be handled as such. Over-mixing the batter will cause them to deflate, resulting in flat cookies.

Are the ladyfingers in tiramisù supposed to be soggy? ›

Moist ladyfingers will soak up too much liquid and the tiramisù will be mushy. To dry them out, arrange them on a baking sheet and place in a 250°F oven for about 20 minutes, until brittle, flipping each one over halfway through. 5. To make chocolate shavings, you'll need a block of chocolate and a vegetable peeler.

What is the slimy fruit in lady fingers? ›

The trick to removing their sliminess is simple: add a squirt of fresh lemon juice while you're cooking it. In addition to magically making the slime disappear, it adds a subtle twist of flavor that brings out the heat of the spice and the mellowness of the vegetable.

What does Ladyfinger consist of? ›

100 grams of bhindi contains 7.03 gram carbohydrates, 2 gram protein, 0.1 gram fat and 9% fiber. It is packed with folate, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

What are ladyfingers called in USA? ›

Lady's fingers is an alternative English name for okra, the mucilaginous seed pods of a plant of the hollyhock family.

Should ladyfingers be soft or crunchy? ›

You might be wondering what the right texture is for a ladyfinger. Well, the truth is, when they just come out of the oven they are actually quite soft and sponge-like in the center and a little crisp on the outside. However, Given that being so delicate, they firm up in a really short time if left out in the air.

What's the difference between ladyfingers and madeleines? ›

Madeleines. Just slightly thicker lady fingers in a shell shape and super easy to find. Happy to report I made my tiramisu with madeleines and it was absolutely delicious. You can, of course, make this exact recipe and sub them for lady fingers.

Why are they called lady fingers? ›

Ladyfingers get their name from their finger-like shape, and in Britain they're commonly referred to by the less graceful "sponge fingers." These cookies are soft little cakes made with eggs, flour, and sugar.

Why didn't my lady fingers rise? ›

Why didn't my ladyfingers rise? It's possible you under or over whipped your egg whites or overmixed the batter. You should beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and gently fold the batter together until just mixed.

How long are ladyfingers good for? ›

Cool ladyfingers to room temperature directly on the sheet pan, then transfer to an airtight container as soon as possible. If allowed to sit out after they have cooled, they will begin softening in the air. Use immediately, or store up to 3 weeks at room temperature.

What can I use instead of ladyfingers for tiramisu? ›

Substitute for lady fingers in tiramisu
  • 27 Best Ladyfinger Substitutes. Here is a guide to the best ladyfinger substitutes, such as Pavesini cookies, biscotti, graham crackers, sponge cake, panettone, madeleines. ...
  • 7 Best Ladyfinger Substitutes | Tastylicious!

What not to do when making tiramisu? ›

Roberto Lestani, who for the occasion revealed to us the 3 mistakes not to make to prepare a stunning tiramisu!
  1. 1: excessively whipping the mascarpone! ...
  2. 2: once together, don't immediately mix the yolks and sugar! ...
  3. 3: Neglect stratification!
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What is the best liquor for tiramisu? ›

Our tip: some of the family's favourite liqueurs for Tiramisu are Tia Maria, Frangelico, Brandy, Marsala, or Kahlua, but you can use whatever dessert liqueurs you have in the liquor cabinet.

What are ladyfingers made of? ›

Ladyfingers are made from just a handful of ingredients — eggs, granulated and powdered sugar, vanilla, cream of tartar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. The egg-based sponge cakes don't have any chemical leaveners, but rather get their lift from whipped egg whites.

Can you be allergic to lady fingers? ›

Yes, it is possible to develop a lady finger allergy at any age, even if you have eaten this vegetable before without any problems.

What are the food components of lady finger? ›

The main components of healthy and balanced diet comprise of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. Healthy food should include all the varieties of food groups like whole grains, vegetables, healthy fats, dairy products, leans proteins and fruits. A woman should follow a healthy diet plan.

Are lady fingers self pollinating? ›

Lady's-finger plants are pollinated by Woodborer bees, but most varieties are self-pollinated.

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