Description
Elegant berry tiramisu trifle brings Italian dessert magic to summer gatherings with layers of creamy mascarpone and fresh berries. Delicate ladyfingers soaked in liqueur create a luxurious base that melts in your mouth, promising pure indulgence at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Berry Mixture Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300 grams) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Base and Soaking Ingredients:
- 1 package ladyfingers (or sponge cake, cut into strips)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) orange juice or berry juice (for soaking the ladyfingers)
Garnish Ingredients (Optional):
- Extra berries
- Mint leaves
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Macerate the vibrant mixed berries with granulated sugar and a splash of zesty lemon juice, allowing the fruits to release their natural sweetness and create a luscious ruby-hued syrup for approximately 15 minutes.
- Whip the luxurious mascarpone cheese with heavy cream, incorporating powdered sugar and fragrant vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into billowy, soft peaks with a cloud-like consistency.
- Delicately dunk ladyfingers into freshly squeezed orange juice or the reserved berry liquid, ensuring a brief but thorough coating to enhance moisture without oversaturating.
- Construct elegant layers in a transparent trifle vessel or individual serving glasses, strategically placing the juice-infused ladyfingers as the foundational tier.
- Carefully spread a generous blanket of the whipped mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Generously spoon the macerated berry mixture atop the cream layer, allowing the vibrant fruits to peek through and create a visually stunning contrast.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating between soaked ladyfingers, cream, and berry mixture until the container reaches its maximum capacity.
- Conclude the assembly with a final luxurious layer of mascarpone cream, ensuring a pristine and inviting presentation.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for a minimum of two hours, permitting the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Prior to serving, garnish with additional fresh berries, delicate mint leaves, and a whisper-light dusting of powdered sugar to elevate the dessert’s visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives like almond sponge cake or gluten-free biscuits for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh berries at peak ripeness, which naturally provide sweetness without extra added sugar.
- Enhance berry flavor by adding a splash of Grand Marnier or Chambord liqueur for depth and complexity in adult versions.
- Create a lighter version by substituting mascarpone with Greek yogurt, cutting calories while maintaining creamy texture and tangy taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg