Strawbery Tiramisu
Light, creamy and delicious Strawberry Tiramisu is easy and, most importantly, quick to make! The classic Italian dessert with a fresh and fruity twist is perfect for bringing to a summer party or potluck.
Equipment
Ingredients
Strawberry compote:
- 500 g Fresh strawberries washed and finelly cubed
- 60 g Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp Water
Mascarpone filling:
- 250 g Mascarpone
- 40 g Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs separated, yolks and whites
Assembling:
- 150 g Ladyfinger biscuits
- Strawberries for decoration
Instructions
Strawberry compote:
- Wash the strawberries and cut them into small cubes. Place 250g of the cubed strawberries into a small pan. The other 250g into a small bowl and set aside.
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and water to the strawberries in the pan and cook them over medium heat until they release their juice and are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Pour about 1dl of the strawberry juice into a cup and set aside.
Mascarpone filling:
- Separate the eggs and place the whites and the yolks into separate bowls. The egg yolks need a bigger mixing bowl than the whites.
- Take the egg yolks and add the sugar. Mix with an hand mixer until the eggs are light in color and the volume has doubled.
- Add the mascarpone with the beaten egg yolks and mix well.
- Wash the beaters from your hand mixer very well. You don’t want any egg yolk residue left on it.
- Beat the egg whites until peaks form, and the whites are stiff. Again, it is crucial to work with a spotless bowl and beaters. The slightest bit of fat will stop the egg whites from whipping.
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon. Combine well but be gentle to not knock too much air out of the whites, or your filling will get runny.
Assemble:
- Take a 9x9 or 7x11 inch casserole dish and line the bottom with ladyfinger biscuits in one layer. You might need to break a few biscuits or change direction to fit your dish.
- Once you have one layer, drizzle half of the strawberry juice over the biscuits. Then scatter half of the strawberry compote and half of the uncooked strawberries over the biscuits.
- Top with just slightly under half of the mascarpone mixture. You want to have somewhat more for the top layer. Spread it evenly!
- Add another layer of ladyfinger biscuits and, again, drizzle the strawberry juice over the biscuits, add strawberry compote and uncooked strawberries, then the mascarpone filling. Spread the mascarpone filling evenly.
- Cover the dish with plastic or aluminum wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4hours or overnight if possible. The longer you leave it in the fridge, the better. It will allow the biscuit to soak up all the extra flavor.
Notes
- You can use any berry or fruit for this dessert. Raspberries or peaches, for example, work great and are so delicious.
- Use hard Ladyfinger biscuits. The soft ones get mushy after a day in the fridge. Try to find the Italian kind, they are pretty crisp with a sugary top, but they will soften nicely as the tiramisu sits.
- Snap the biscuits to fit your dish and arrange them in different directions for each layer.
- This tiramisu tastes best with fresh strawberries that are ripe and juicy.
- Use real Mascarpone and not cream cheese. Even though Mascarpone is considered the Italian version of cream cheese, regular American cream cheese would change the typical tiramisu flavor too much. You can find Mascarpone in the deli section of a big grocery store, where all the fancy cheeses are :)
- If you feel like adding a little flavor twist to your tiramisu, you can use Prosecco or Cointreau liquor instead of water for the strawberry compote.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 631IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Strawbery Tiramisu
Amount per Serving
Calories
284
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
134
mg
45
%
Sodium
68
mg
3
%
Potassium
46
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
631
IU
13
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.