Description
This refreshing take on classic tiramisu replaces coffee and cocoa with layers of juicy strawberries, creamy mascarpone, and soft ladyfingers soaked in sweet strawberry syrup. A bright and elegant no-bake dessert perfect for spring and summer!
Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tbsp strawberry or raspberry liqueur (optional)
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 oz mascarpone cheese
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
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Extra strawberries and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Make Strawberry Syrup: In a saucepan, combine half the strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and liqueur. Simmer 5–7 minutes until syrupy. Blend and cool.
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Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream to stiff peaks. In another bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
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Assemble: Dip ladyfingers quickly into the cooled strawberry syrup. Layer in a dish: ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, sliced strawberries. Repeat layers.
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Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint just before serving.
Notes
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Make ahead for best flavor—overnight chilling deepens the taste.
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For a boozy twist, use strawberry liqueur or champagne in the syrup.
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Substitute mascarpone with cream cheese if needed.
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Perfect served in a trifle dish or individual glasses for presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 320kal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g