Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu is my go-to no-bake dessert when I want creamy mascarpone layers with bright, fresh berry flavor instead of traditional coffee. Soft ladyfingers soak up homemade strawberry syrup and stack with velvety cream for a stunning dessert that tastes even better the next day. I make it for summer BBQs, spring gatherings, holiday tables at Christmas and Easter, and Mother's Day when I want something elegant and refreshing that impresses without turning on the oven. Store it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau optional
- 1 Pinch sea salt
- ½ cup water
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar sift if lumpy
- 20–24 ladyfingers
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine half of the strawberries, sugar, Cointreau (if using), and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down into a juicy sauce.1½ pounds fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon Cointreau, 1 Pinch sea salt
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove solids. Stir in the water, then refrigerate until chilled.½ cup water
- In a large bowl, mix mascarpone and vanilla until smooth.8 ounces mascarpone cheese, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium speed for 5–8 minutes, or until soft to medium peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined.1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup powdered sugar
- Quickly dip half the ladyfingers into the chilled strawberry syrup, coating them on all sides. Arrange in a single layer in a 9x9-inch (or similar) dish, trimming if needed.20–24 ladyfingers
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Top with half the fresh sliced strawberries. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Just before serving, top with extra strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 997IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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