The Dunkin’ Tiramisu Cloud Latte is the fall 2026 alternative for people who want something dessert-forward without the pumpkin spice. It launched August 19 alongside the return of the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, positioning tiramisu as the non-spice pick: same strong Dunkin’ espresso, but built on Italian dessert flavors — strong coffee, sweet marshmallow cream, and a cocoa finish — instead of warm autumn spice. Dunkin’ offers it both hot and iced.
Making it at home is straightforward, but there’s one important difference worth building around: Dunkin’s tiramisu swirl is a flavored syrup with no real mascarpone in it. The home version here dissolves actual mascarpone into a simple coffee-sugar syrup. The difference in taste is real — the commercial swirl approximates the flavor; the mascarpone version delivers it.
What “Cloud Latte” Means
At Dunkin’, a “Cloud Latte” is a latte finished with a thick cold foam cap — the “cloud” is the foam that sits on top rather than being stirred in. For the Tiramisu Cloud Latte, that cap is marshmallow cold foam, dusted with hot chocolate powder. You drink through the foam layer, so the first few sips are noticeably creamier and sweeter than a standard latte, and the finish lightens as the foam thins out.
The name is the format, not the flavor. Dunkin’ uses it for other drinks too — the Fluffernutter Cloud Latte is another — each with its own swirl and foam. Here the tiramisu swirl plus the marshmallow foam and cocoa dust is what makes it read as tiramisu.
The Mascarpone Syrup Is the Only Tricky Part
Everything else in this drink is commodity: espresso, cold milk, ice, and a quick foam. The syrup is where this recipe earns its place.
Dunkin’s swirl is a commercial coffee-flavored sweetened syrup — convenient and consistent, but a purely artificial approximation of mascarpone. Making a tiramisu syrup at home by dissolving real mascarpone into a warm coffee-sugar base takes about 4 minutes and tastes like the inside of an actual tiramisu rather than a mascarpone-adjacent candy flavoring.
The technique: dissolve sugar in strong espresso over medium-low heat, remove from heat, whisk in softened mascarpone piece by piece until smooth, add vanilla and cocoa, strain. It keeps 10 days in the fridge, and one batch covers 6–8 lattes.
Two mascarpone notes: use full-fat mascarpone, not reduced-fat. The fat is what gives mascarpone its richness; reduced-fat versions break into a grainy texture when added to warm liquid. And let the mascarpone come to room temperature first — cold mascarpone doesn’t incorporate as smoothly.
Tiramisu Cloud Latte vs. Tiramisu Shakin’ Espresso
Both drinks use the same tiramisu swirl, but the format changes the experience:
| Tiramisu Cloud Latte | Tiramisu Shakin’ Espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Base milk | Whole milk | Oatmilk (shaken in) |
| Foam | Marshmallow cold foam cap | Airy shaken froth throughout |
| Topping | Hot chocolate powder dust | None |
| Temperature | Hot or iced | Iced only |
| Texture | Creamy, layered | Light, uniform |
| Best for | Dessert-style sipping | All-day coffee drinker |
The Cloud Latte is the richer, more dessert-forward pick — closer to an iced tiramisu in glass form. The Shakin’ Espresso is lighter and more espresso-driven, where the tiramisu swirl is an accent rather than the centerpiece.
Hot Version
Dunkin’ serves the Tiramisu Cloud Latte hot as well as iced, so a hot build is faithful to the real drink — the difference is that the marshmallow foam melts into a hot latte faster than it sits on an iced one.
Dissolve 2 tablespoons of tiramisu syrup into 2 hot espresso shots in a mug. Steam or froth 6 oz of whole milk to about 150°F and pour it in. Spoon the marshmallow foam on top and dust with hot chocolate powder. The mascarpone in the syrup gives the drink a creamier texture than a standard flavored latte because of the added fat.
Dunkin’ Tiramisu Lineup
The fall 2026 tiramisu menu at Dunkin’ has four drinks built on the same swirl:
- Tiramisu Cloud Latte — espresso + whole milk + swirl, marshmallow cold foam, hot chocolate powder (this recipe); hot or iced
- Tiramisu Shakin’ Espresso — double espresso shaken with the swirl over oatmilk; iced only
- Tiramisu Marshmallow Matcha — matcha + swirl + whole milk, topped with marshmallow cold foam and hot chocolate powder; for non-coffee drinkers
- Tiramisu Protein Latte — espresso + protein milk + swirl, 17 grams of protein in a medium
You can also add the tiramisu swirl to any hot or iced coffee, Cold Brew, or espresso drink. The syrup in this recipe works for the Shakin’ Espresso too — just shake the espresso, syrup, and oatmilk hard with ice in a closed jar, then pour.
Tips & Variations
Commercial shortcut. If making the mascarpone syrup isn’t practical, Torani White Chocolate Sauce + 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder comes close — not identical, but it delivers the sweet-coffee balance. Use 2 tablespoons per drink.
Oat milk. Oat milk works better than almond or coconut here — its mild sweetness doesn’t fight the tiramisu flavors, and its protein content gives it a slightly frothy texture when cold that almond milk doesn’t. Barista-style oat milk gives the closest result to whole milk.
Stronger espresso character. For a more coffee-forward version, add 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder to the tiramisu syrup during cooking. This amplifies the coffee-soaked-ladyfinger note that defines tiramisu and pulls the drink closer to a café tiramisu than a sweet dessert latte.
Alcohol note. Classic Italian tiramisu contains marsala wine or dark rum. Dunkin’s version doesn’t include alcohol. For an adult home version, add 1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) of coffee liqueur to the espresso-syrup mixture before chilling.
More Fall 2026 Dunkin’ Recipes
- Dunkin’ Apple Cider Donut — returned August 19 alongside this drink; a cinnamon sugar cake donut built around a reduced apple cider
- Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte — the other fall 2026 espresso flagship; whipped cream + caramel drizzle + pumpkin spice dust
- Dunkin’ Butter Pecan Iced Coffee — the other specialty seasonal iced coffee; brown butter pecan syrup base
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