Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Strawberry Tiramisu recipe. Layers of juicy strawberries, creamy mascarpone, and light ladyfingers come together to create a refreshing and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries:
1 lb (hulled and sliced)
Granulated Sugar:
¼ cup
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Mascarpone Cheese:
8 oz (room temperature)
Heavy Whipping Cream:
1 cup
Powdered Sugar:
½ cup
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Ladyfinger Cookies (Savoiardi):
24
Strawberry Juice or Strawberry Liqueur:
½ cup
Fresh Strawberries and Mint Leaves for Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes, then strain to collect the juices for dipping the ladyfingers.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Assemble Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in strawberry juice or liqueur and line the dish. Layer with mascarpone mixture and macerated strawberries. Repeat for a second layer.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, blend a few strawberries into the mascarpone layer.
- You can substitute cream cheese for mascarpone if needed, though the texture will vary slightly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg