Description
This delightful Strawberry Tiramisu is a fresh and fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining layers of delicate ladyfingers soaked in orange juice and vanilla, creamy mascarpone filling, luscious strawberry preserves, and fresh sliced strawberries. Perfect for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dessert that requires no baking and can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces ladyfingers
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 16 ounces mascarpone, room temperature
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream, chilled
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 13 ounces strawberry preserve
- 32 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature mascarpone and sifted powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, making sure the cream is light and airy.
- Fold Cream into Mascarpone: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated, creating a fluffy and creamy filling.
- Prepare Soaking Liquid: In a small bowl, combine the orange juice and vanilla bean paste. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the soaking liquid, ensuring they are moistened but not soggy, to maintain their structure in the dessert.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange a layer of the soaked ladyfingers evenly at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Layer Cream: Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers layer.
- Add Strawberry Preserve: Gently spread half of the strawberry preserve over the mascarpone cream layer.
- Add Fresh Strawberries: Arrange half of the sliced strawberries on top of the strawberry preserve for freshness and texture.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the process by adding another layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream, strawberry preserve, and sliced strawberries.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and ladyfingers to soften beautifully.
Notes
- Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Do not over-soak ladyfingers to avoid a soggy dessert.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- This dessert is best served chilled and eaten within 2 days.
