Description
Homemade strawberry tiramisu blends Italian classic dessert magic with sweet summer fruit sensations. Creamy mascarpone layers mingle with fresh strawberries, creating a luxurious treat you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g / 1.1 lb mascarpone cheese
- 4 eggs
- 250 ml / 1 cup heavy cream
- 250 g / 8.8 oz fresh strawberries
- 200 g / 7 oz ladyfinger cookies
Sweeteners:
- 100 g / 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Liquids and Flavorings:
- 60 ml / 1/4 cup strawberry liqueur
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 30 ml / 1/8 cup strong brewed coffee
Garnish:
- 50 g / 1.8 oz dark chocolate shavings
- Fresh mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
- Separate egg yolks and whites into two distinct mixing bowls, ensuring no yolk contaminates the white portion.
- Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy consistency with a ribbon-like texture.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture, creating a smooth and uniform cream with no visible lumps.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then carefully incorporate into the mascarpone mixture to maintain its airy structure.
- Beat egg whites separately until they reach glossy, firm peaks, then delicately fold into the mascarpone cream to preserve volume.
- Combine strawberry liqueur, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee in a shallow dish for cookie dipping.
- Briefly immerse ladyfinger cookies into the liquid mixture, ensuring they absorb flavor without becoming overly saturated.
- Layer the soaked cookies in a rectangular serving dish, creating an even base.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the cookie layer, maintaining a consistent thickness.
- Slice fresh strawberries and arrange them decoratively across the cream layer.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining soaked cookies and mascarpone cream.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for minimum 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and set.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with dark chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the delicate balance of creamy, fruity, and coffee-infused flavors.
Notes
- Egg Separation Technique: Carefully separate egg yolks and whites using clean, dry hands or an egg separator to prevent any yolk contamination that could deflate the egg whites.
- Mascarpone Smoothing Trick: Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature and fold gently to create a silky-smooth cream without breaking down the delicate texture.
- Ladyfinger Soaking Strategy: Dip cookies quickly into the liquid mixture, allowing brief absorption without making them soggy, which could compromise the dessert’s structural integrity.
- Dietary Modification Options: Swap traditional ingredients with gluten-free ladyfingers, use dairy-free mascarpone alternatives, or create a non-alcoholic version by replacing strawberry liqueur with strawberry syrup for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg