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Is Tiramisu safe in pregnancy?
Safe with limits
Depends on the eggs and alcohol — check before eating.
What the evidence says
Traditional tiramisu contains raw egg, which is only safe if made with British Lion eggs. Most restaurant tiramisu uses non-Lion eggs or imported eggs — ask before ordering. Tiramisu also contains coffee and marsala (alcohol); the alcohol amount per serving is usually small but the coffee contributes to daily caffeine. Shop-bought UK versions typically use pasteurised egg and are safer.
Why this matters
Multiple ingredients of concern: raw egg (Salmonella if not Lion), alcohol (should be avoided), and caffeine (counts toward daily limit).
Source:NHS guidance on eggs and alcohol in pregnancy
Last reviewed:April 2026
Please note — This is general guidance based on NHS advice as of April 2026. It is not medical advice. For advice on your specific pregnancy, please speak to your midwife or GP.
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