Description
A refreshing dessert layered with ladyfingers, mascarpone, fresh strawberries, and coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the mixture with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture:
- Brew 1 cup of coffee and let it cool.
- Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow dish.
- Layer the Dessert:
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, ensuring they absorb the liquid but do not become too soggy.
- Arrange a layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9×9 inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Evenly spread a layer of strawberry preserves or jam over the cream.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the jam.
- Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, the remaining mascarpone cream, and another layer of strawberry preserves and slices.
- Chill:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the coffee is completely cooled before dipping the ladyfingers to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Adjust the sweetness of the mascarpone cream by tasting and adding more sugar if desired.
- For a flavor twist, consider adding a splash of strawberry liqueur to the coffee for soaking the ladyfingers.
- Allowing the tiramisu to chill overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4+ hours chilling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice