Description
Silky layers of creamy mascarpone and fresh strawberries elevate classic Strawberry Tiramisu into a delightful Italian-inspired dessert. Delicate ladyfingers soaked in strawberry liqueur create a luscious, elegant treat that transports you to a sweet culinary paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 oz (226 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 package ladyfingers
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, for decorating
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries by mixing diced fruits with sugar, allowing them to release natural juices and develop a vibrant, sweet essence for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Create a silky mascarpone cream using a double-boiler technique, whisking egg yolks and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, luxurious consistency.
- Incorporate mascarpone into the cooled egg mixture, ensuring a smooth, velvety texture.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff, billowy peaks, then delicately fold into the mascarpone base, creating a light and airy filling.
- Briefly dunk ladyfingers into the strawberry liquid, ensuring they’re moistened but not waterlogged.
- Construct the first layer by arranging soaked ladyfingers across the bottom of the serving dish.
- Generously spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, creating an even, luscious layer.
- Scatter half of the macerated strawberries across the cream, distributing them evenly.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and strawberries.
- Prepare a cloud-like whipped cream topping by beating cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Crown the tiramisu with the whipped cream, either spreading smoothly or piping decoratively.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Before serving, adorn with fresh strawberries for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Prevent soggy ladyfingers by quickly dipping them in strawberry juice, ensuring they absorb flavor without becoming waterlogged.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and mascarpone for smoother, more consistent filling texture and better mixing.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives like almond sponge cake or gluten-free cookies.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of Grand Marnier or strawberry liqueur during strawberry maceration for sophisticated adult twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg