Delicious Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Mascarpone Layers
A fresh twist on classic Italian tiramisu featuring creamy mascarpone layers and juicy strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold (for whipping)
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi recommended)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) strawberry juice or syrup
- Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional garnish)
- Extra sliced strawberries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate for at least 15 minutes to release juices.
- Whip the cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- In another bowl, gently beat mascarpone cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture using a spatula to keep it light and airy.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into strawberry juice or syrup; do not soak. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of the dish or glasses.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers, then spoon half of the macerated strawberries and juices over the cream.
- Repeat layers with remaining dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and strawberries. Smooth the top gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar, and extra strawberry slices if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Keep cream and mixing bowl cold for better whipping. Do not over-soak ladyfingers to avoid mushiness. Fold cream gently into mascarpone to maintain light texture. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. For gluten-free, substitute ladyfingers with almond flour biscuits. For dairy-free, try coconut cream and vegan cream cheese alternatives, though mascarpone is hard to replace exactly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the dis
- Calories: 300350
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 5
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