Description
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu, this Strawberry Tiramisu features layers of creamy mascarpone, fresh strawberries, and ladyfinger biscuits soaked in a sweet strawberry syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups (475 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 24–28 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until strawberries release juices and mixture thickens slightly.
- Strain to remove chunks (optional). Let cool.
- Beat mascarpone until smooth.
- Fold in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers in cooled strawberry syrup (do not soak).
- Arrange a layer of dipped biscuits in the bottom of a dish.
- Spread a layer of mascarpone cream, then a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Repeat layers until dish is full, ending with cream and strawberries on top.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) for flavors to develop.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe strawberries for the syrup.
- Allowing the tiramisu to chill overnight enhances the flavors.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the syrup to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg