Decadent Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe Easy Homemade Mascarpone Dessert
A fresh and indulgent twist on classic tiramisu featuring juicy strawberries and creamy mascarpone, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (about 300g)
- 8 ounces (225g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- About 24 ladyfingers (about 7 oz or 200g)
- ½ cup (120ml) strawberry syrup, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar, shaved white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently and let sit.
- Make the Mascarpone Cream (15 minutes): In a large bowl, combine mascarpone, ½ cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture gently.
- Soak the Ladyfingers (5 minutes): Pour strawberry syrup into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger for 1-2 seconds and lay flat in serving dish to form base layer.
- Layer the Tiramisu (10 minutes): Spread half the mascarpone cream over ladyfingers. Spoon half the macerated strawberries over cream. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and strawberries.
- Chill the Dessert (4 hours or overnight): Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and ladyfingers to soften.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar, add mint sprigs, or shave white chocolate on top. Serve chilled.
Notes
Do not overwhip the cream; it should form soft peaks. Quickly dip ladyfingers in syrup to avoid sogginess. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. If mascarpone mixture is too thick, fold in a tablespoon of milk. Drain excess strawberry juice if too watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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