Strawberry Tiramisu
An indulgent dessert that combines fluffy textures with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries, layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cheese.
Ingredients
For the tiramisu
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced Fresh strawberries for layering.
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese Rich and creamy cheese.
- 1 cup heavy cream For whipping.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetener for the cream.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled Use good quality coffee.
- 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies Traditional ladyfingers.
- Cocoa powder, for dusting To sprinkle on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture, creating a smooth consistency.
- Dip each ladyfinger in the cooled coffee for just a few seconds, ensuring they're soaked but not mushy.
- In a serving dish, layer the soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone mixture and a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Repeat the layers until all components are used, making sure the top layer is the mascarpone mixture.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder for a lovely finish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, allowing the dessert to set beautifully.
Notes
For dietary restrictions, consider using gluten-free ladyfingers or a dairy-free mascarpone substitute. For a twist, add a splash of orange liqueur to the coffee soak.