Description
Delicious Strawberry Tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert, offering a fruity flavor that balances the rich and creamy layers of mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24–30 ladyfinger cookies
1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by slicing them and placing them in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and stir to combine. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Gently fold the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract into the whipped cream until fully combined, creating a smooth, creamy mixture.
- In a shallow dish, pour the cooled coffee. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee, making sure not to soak them too long.
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and top with half of the macerated strawberries.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and strawberries.
- Finish by dusting the top with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
Notes
- Can be made up to 24 hours ahead for optimal flavor.
- Use gluten-free ladyfingers for a gluten-free version.
- For a richer taste, drizzle melted chocolate between layers for a chocolate strawberry tiramisu variation.
- For a vegan version, substitute mascarpone with a dairy-free version and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Add a tablespoon of rum or amaretto to the coffee for an alcoholic version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
