Description
This Homemade Strawberry Tiramisu recipe offers a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic Italian dessert by incorporating juicy fresh strawberries alongside traditional mascarpone and ladyfingers soaked in strong coffee. Light, creamy, and bursting with fruity flavor, this no-bake tiramisu makes an elegant dessert perfect for gatherings or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Mixture
- 16 ounces Mascarpone Cheese
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Vanilla Bean (Optional, for additional flavor)
Fruit & Garnish
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced (reserve some whole for garnish)
- To taste Cocoa Powder, for dusting (optional garnish)
Other Ingredients
- 2 packages Ladyfingers
- 1 cup Coffee or Espresso, strong and cooled
- 1 cup Heavy Cream, whipped to soft peaks
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee or espresso and allow it to cool completely to avoid soggy ladyfingers.
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries, reserving a few whole berries for garnish later.
- Mix Mascarpone and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces of mascarpone cheese with ½ cup granulated sugar and the scraped seeds from the vanilla bean (if using), mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, giving the tiramisu a light and airy texture.
- Combine Cream and Mascarpone: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring a uniform and fluffy mascarpone cream.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for about 2 seconds, just long enough to soak without becoming mushy.
- Layer First Ladyfinger Base: Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers side by side in a 9×13 inch dish to form the base.
- Add Mascarpone Cream Layer: Spread a thick layer of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Layer Strawberries: Distribute a layer of sliced strawberries uniformly on top of the mascarpone cream.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the dipping and layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of strawberries.
- Chill: Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to let the flavors meld and dessert set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder and arrange the reserved whole strawberries for an appealing presentation. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use strong, freshly brewed coffee or espresso for the best flavor infusion in the ladyfingers.
- Do not soak ladyfingers too long to prevent a soggy texture; a quick 2-second dip is sufficient.
- Whipping the heavy cream to soft peaks is crucial for a light tiramisu texture.
- For added flavor, scrape the seeds of a vanilla bean into the mascarpone mixture.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors; plan ahead if possible.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
