Description
A delightful and simple recipe for Strawberry Tiramisu, combining fresh strawberries with a creamy mascarpone layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) strawberry jam (optional, for extra richness)
- 16 oz (450 g) mascarpone cheese (room temp)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (chilled)
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package ladyfinger biscuits (about 24–28 pieces)
- ½ cup (120 ml) strawberry juice or strawberry syrup (from macerated berries)
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or strawberry liqueur (optional)
- Fresh strawberries (sliced, for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Let sit 15 minutes until juicy. Reserve the syrup for dipping ladyfingers.
- Beat mascarpone cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into the strawberry syrup (don’t oversoak).
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream over the biscuits.
- Add a layer of macerated strawberries (and optional jam).
- Repeat layers, finishing with cream and strawberries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill overnight.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the strawberries and cream.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg