Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian tiramisu, this Strawberry Tiramisu layers luscious mascarpone cream and zabaglione with strawberry-infused ladyfingers, creating a vibrant and delicious dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Strawberry Sauce
- 600 gr strawberries (plus extra for decoration)
- 40 g sugar (approx ½ US cup)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cream
- 500 g mascarpone cheese (approx 2 ¼ US cups)
- 220 g zabaglione (or whipped cream + 5 tablespoons of sugar) approx 1 US cup
Assembly
- 400 g ladyfingers
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Sauce: Place the strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the strawberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam as needed. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, then remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Make the Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese until creamy. Gently fold in the zabaglione cream until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use to keep the mixture fresh and thick.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled strawberry sauce to soak them lightly without making them soggy. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9-inch rectangular baking dish, breaking cookies if needed to fill the base completely.
- Add First Cream Layer: Spread half of the mascarpone cream gently over the ladyfingers. Use a spatula or large spoon to ensure an even layer and to cover all the ladyfingers thoroughly.
- Repeat the Layers: Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the strawberry sauce and layer them over the mascarpone cream. Make sure the layer is complete and even.
- Top with Remaining Cream: Evenly spread the remaining mascarpone cream over the last layer of ladyfingers to finish the assembly of the tiramisu.
- Chill and Decorate: Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least two hours, ideally overnight, to allow it to set and flavors to meld. Before serving, decorate the top with chopped fresh strawberries for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor in your strawberry sauce.
- Zabaglione can be substituted with whipped cream mixed with sugar for convenience.
- Do not soak the ladyfingers for too long to prevent the dessert from becoming soggy.
- Refrigeration time is crucial for the tiramisu to fully set and develop flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free ladyfingers.
