Description
Fresh & Creamy Strawberry Tiramisu is a luscious dessert that perfectly balances the rich creaminess of mascarpone and whipped cream with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries. This no-bake treat layers juicy strawberries and delicate ladyfinger biscuits soaked in strawberry juices for a light, refreshing twist on classic tiramisu. Easy to prepare and stunning to present, it is perfect for any occasion and can be customized to suit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Strawberries
- Fresh Strawberries, sliced – 2 cups
- Sugar (for macerating strawberries) – 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon
Cream Mixture
- Mascarpone Cheese – 1 cup (8 oz)
- Heavy Cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Sugar – 1/3 cup (65 g)
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Zest (optional) – 1 teaspoon
Base
- Ladyfinger Biscuits (Savoiardi) – 24 pieces (about 200 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and slice fresh strawberries into thin pieces. Toss them lightly with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Set aside to macerate and develop natural juices.
- Whip the Cream and Mascarpone: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 1 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest until mixture is smooth, creamy, and airy, creating a luscious filling.
- Layer the Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the strawberry juice (from the macerated strawberries), avoiding soaking too long to prevent sogginess. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Add Cream and Strawberries: Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then scatter a handful of sliced strawberries on top. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a creamy top layer.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and ladyfingers to soak up the creamy strawberry essence.
Notes
- Use the freshest, ripest strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
- Chill bowls and beaters before whipping cream for better texture.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to keep them tender but not soggy.
- Allow tiramisu to rest overnight for optimal flavor melding.
- Layer evenly for a balanced and visually appealing dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: strawberry tiramisu, creamy tiramisu, no bake dessert, mascarpone dessert, layered dessert, easy summer dessert