Easy Strawberry Tiramisu
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Calling all strawberry lovers! Are you craving a delicious and impressive dessert? This easy strawberry tiramisu is the perfect answer!
Made with fresh strawberries, creamy mascarpone cheese, and ladyfingers, it’s a summer twist on the classic Italian dessert. And the best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make, requiring no baking and minimal ingredients!
The Key Features of This Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry tiramisu offers a delightful departure from the traditional coffee-flavored tiramisu. Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Simple to Prepare: No baking required, and the recipe typically uses readily available ingredients!
- Light and Refreshing: Perfect for warmer months with its focus on fresh strawberries.
- Crowd-Pleasing: The combination of creamy mascarpone cheese and sweet strawberries is a sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Bonus? This tiramisu recipe doesn’t have any raw eggs, egg yolks, or coffee in it!
The Layers:
There are 4 components to this recipe and 8 layers in total! Each layer is a celebration of sweet summer strawberries.
- Amaretto Soaked Ladyfingers
- Fresh Strawberries
- Strawberry Jam
- Mascarpone Chantilly Cream
You start with the ladyfingers, sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and finally strawberry jam. You repeat these layers one more time to create those stunning 8 layers! Then, dust with strawberry powder at the end to add a pop of color. 🍓
A Quick Overview: Strawberry Tiramisu
- Mix milk and amaretto: Instead of coffee, we opted to use whole milk to compliment the strawberries! If you aren’t a fan of amaretto, you can use Grand Marnier. Both are great in this dessert, but you can skip the alcohol entirely if desired.
- Dip ladyfingers: Ladyfingers soak liquid up quickly! So, don’t soak these cookies longer for 1 second in the amaretto mixture. Any longer and you may have a soggy mess!
- Whip mascarpone mixture: Combine the cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and the mascarpone in an electric mixer. Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes!
- Assemble & Layer: Lay the ladyfingers on the bottom of your prepared pan. Lay sliced strawberries on top of ladyfingers and spread jam across. Top with whipped cream. Repeat the layers!
- Chill: It’s best to refrigerate this overnight, but you can chill it for up to 1 full day, so it’s a great make-ahead dessert recipe.
This recipe will work in an 8″×8″ or 9″×9″ pan, as well as an 11″×7″.
How to Slice and Serve Tiramisu
Once this tiramisu is set, you shouldn’t be afraid to cut into it! With a sharp knife, make even square cuts, being sure to wipe the knife clean between each cut. Using a small serving spatula to remove the slices is super helpful!
✳ Common Tiramisu FAQ’s
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Happy baking!
x, Caylie
Easy Strawberry Tiramisu
Ingredients
Strawberry Jam
- 1½ pound fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1⅝ cups granulated sugar
- ⅜ cup lemon juice
Mascarpone Filling
- 1¼ cups heavy cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mascarpone, cold
Assembly
- ½ cup Amaretto
- ½ cup whole milk
- 26 ladyfingers or savoiardi
- ½ pint fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¾ ounce freeze-dried strawberries, ground to a powder
Instructions
Strawberry Jam
- Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
- Cook and stir over medium low heat until sugar dissolves, strawberries break down, and the mixture thickens into jam, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
Mascarpone Filling
- Combine cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
- With an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat to soft peaks.
- Add mascarpone.
- Beat to medium peaks. Set aside.
Assembly
- Spray a 9-inch square pan lightly with cooking spray.
- Combine amaretto and milk in a small flat-bottom container.
- Using half the ladyfingers, dip each one in amaretto mixture, turning to make sure it is soaked through, and place in bottom of prepared pan.
- Layer with half of sliced strawberries.
- Spread half of mascarpone mixture evenly across top of strawberries.
- Top with half of strawberry jam and spread evenly.
- Repeat layers.
- Sift strawberry powder over top.
Notes + Tips!
- Tightly cover: Once assembled, cover the entire dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent air exposure and drying out.
- Refrigerate: Place the covered dish in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop slightly during this time.
- Assemble just before serving: While chilling time is important, it’s best to assemble the tiramisu as close to serving time as possible. This helps prevent the ladyfingers from becoming soggy.
- Portion control: Consider pre-portioning the tiramisu into individual serving dishes for easier storage and portion control.
- Ingredient Quality: Use the freshest ingredients possible, especially the strawberries. Ripe, juicy berries will burst with flavor and elevate the entire dessert!
- Don’t Over-Soak: Briefly dip the ladyfingers in the liqueur mixture to prevent them from becoming soggy and mushy.
- Chill Time is Key: Allow the assembled tiramisu to chill for at least a few hours, ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the ladyfingers to soften for the perfect bite!
- Presentation Perfection: When ready to serve, consider garnishing your tiramisu with fresh strawberry slices or a sprig of mint for an elegant touch.
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