Tiramisù alle Fragole (Strawberry Tiramisu)
A recipe for Tiramisù alle Fragole (Strawberry Tiramisu)! Ladyfingers are dipped in a sweetened strawberry mixture and layered with mascarpone cream.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Strawberries:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) orange liqueur or orange juice
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
Mascarpone Cream:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream cold
To Finish:
- 7 ounces (200 grams) Savoiardi, Ladyfingers
- 4 ounces (113 grams) strawberries hulled and sliced
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the 12 ounces (340 grams) strawberries, granulated sugar, and orange liqueur. Set aside for 20 minutes while you prepare the cream.
- In a medium bowl, fold together the Mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest just until combined. Do not overmix.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream just until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten cream into the Mascarpone mixture just until combined.
- Transfer the strawberry mixture to a blender and add the 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water. Puree until smooth, then transfer to a wide bowl.
- Dip one ladyfinger briefly in the strawberry mixture and place in the serving glass. Repeat to make a single layer of strawberry-covered ladyfingers. If needed, break the cookie in half to more easily fit into the glass.
- Either spoon or pipe a layer of Mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process to make one more layer of ladyfingers and a final layer of Mascarpone cream.
- Repeat with remaining glasses.
- Cover each glass with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Immediately before serving, garnish with sliced strawberries and optionally a fresh mint sprig.