Fresh & Creamy Strawberry Tiramisu
Fresh & Creamy Strawberry Tiramisu is a light, airy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with the rich creaminess of mascarpone cheese. No baking required, it layers ladyfinger biscuits soaked in strawberry syrup with a fluffy mascarpone and whipped cream mixture, creating a refreshing twist on a classic Italian favorite perfect for spring and summer.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fresh Strawberry Syrup & Fruit
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for cream mixture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice fresh strawberries, then toss them lightly with sugar and lemon juice to enhance their natural sweetness and create a juicy syrup.
- Whip the cream and mascarpone: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold mascarpone, vanilla extract, and sugar into the whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Layer the ladyfingers: Quickly dip ladyfingers into the strawberry syrup made from the strawberries tossed with sugar and lemon juice, ensuring they stay moist but not soggy. Arrange them evenly in your serving dish to form the first layer.
- Add the cream layer: Spoon half of the mascarpone and cream mixture over the ladyfingers, smoothing it evenly to cover the entire layer.
- Add strawberry slices: Distribute half of the sliced strawberries over the cream layer to provide bursts of fresh fruit in every bite.
- Repeat layering: Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers, the remaining mascarpone cream mixture, and finish with the remaining strawberries on top.
- Chill before serving: Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
Notes
- Use room temperature mascarpone to ensure a smooth, lump-free cream mixture when folded with whipped cream.
- Don’t oversoak ladyfingers; quickly dip to avoid sogginess and maintain ideal texture.
- Chilling the dessert overnight intensifies the strawberry and cream flavors beautifully.
- Gently fold the cream and mascarpone mixture to keep it light and airy.
- Select fresh, ripe strawberries for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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