Description
A light and fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring fresh strawberries and a creamy mascarpone filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup strawberry liqueur or orange juice
- 12 ladyfingers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
- In a shallow dish, combine strawberry liqueur (or orange juice) with the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the sugar mixture, coating both sides. Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the softened mascarpone cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Layer half of the macerated strawberries over the mascarpone layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use orange juice or a simple syrup instead of strawberry liqueur.
- Ensure your mascarpone cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chill the dessert thoroughly for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry tiramisu, fresh strawberry dessert, no-bake tiramisu, Italian dessert, creamy dessert, fruit tiramisu