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Strawberry Tiramisu

A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring creamy mascarpone cheese layered with fresh strawberries and coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
Cream Mixture
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream Be careful not to over-whip.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coffee Dip
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled Optional: Add a splash of coffee liqueur if desired.
Base
  • 1 package ladyfinger cookies
For Dusting
  • Cocoa powder For dusting before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
  3. Pour cooled brewed coffee into another bowl.
Assembly
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring not to soak them.
  2. Lay a layer of dipped ladyfingers in a serving dish.
  3. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
  4. Add half of the sliced strawberries over the cream.
  5. Repeat layering with remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and strawberries.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.

Notes

For best results, let the dessert chill overnight to enhance flavors and textures. Store in the refrigerator covered for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.