Description
Sweet layers of mascarpone and fresh strawberries meld together in this irresistible Strawberry Tiramisu, creating a delightful Italian-inspired dessert. Creamy, luscious, and perfect for summer gatherings, you’ll fall in love with this fruity twist on the classic tiramisu.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 34 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 38 ladyfingers
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
Liquid Components:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend strawberry preserves, orange juice, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed, creating a vibrant soaking liquid.
- Whip mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Quickly dunk each ladyfinger into the strawberry mixture for 2-3 seconds, ensuring complete but not waterlogged absorption.
- Create the first foundation layer by carefully positioning soaked ladyfingers across the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Generously spread a smooth mascarpone cream layer over the ladyfingers, covering completely.
- Artfully arrange fresh sliced strawberries across the mascarpone cream, creating an even distribution.
- Repeat the layering process: dip remaining ladyfingers, place them atop the strawberries, then cover with another mascarpone cream layer.
- Add a final decorative layer of sliced strawberries on top for visual appeal.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to harmonize.
- Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly, then slice and serve chilled for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in the dessert.
- Soak ladyfingers briefly to prevent them from becoming mushy and maintaining a delicate structure.
- Chill the mascarpone mixture before assembling to help it set faster and create a more stable dessert.
- Substitute ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives like almond sponge cake for a gluten-sensitive diet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg