Description
Strawberry Tiramisu is a fresh twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of delicate ladyfingers soaked in strawberry juice, creamy mascarpone filling, and juicy strawberries. This no-bake dessert is light, fruity, and perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Sauce
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cream Filling
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi biscuits)
- Extra strawberries for garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes until the strawberries release their juices and become juicy.
- Mash Strawberries: Lightly mash some of the strawberries in the bowl to create a sauce with both chunks and juice, which will be used to soak the ladyfingers.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream is firm and fluffy.
- Fold in Mascarpone: Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture until the filling is smooth and creamy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the strawberry juice, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy, then lay them in a single layer in an 8×8 inch dish.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then add half of the sliced strawberries on top. Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and strawberries.
- Chill the Dessert: Cover the assembled dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish the tiramisu with extra fresh strawberries and sprigs of fresh mint. Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing take on tiramisu.
Notes
- Do not soak the ladyfingers too long to avoid a soggy dessert; a quick dip in the strawberry juice is sufficient.
- For best flavor, chill the tiramisu overnight to let the layers meld.
- You can substitute fresh mint with basil for a different herbal note.
- This dessert is best served cold and eaten within 2 days for freshness.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: strawberry tiramisu, no bake dessert, Italian dessert, mascarpone dessert, ladyfingers, fresh strawberries, easy tiramisu recipe
