Description

A refreshing twist on classic tiramisu, this Strawberry Tiramisu combines delicate ladyfingers soaked in a citrusy orange liqueur and juice mixture, layered with rich mascarpone cream, sweet strawberry preserve, and fresh strawberries. Perfectly chilled to meld flavors, it is a delightful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Ladyfinger Soak

14 ounces ladyfingers
½ cup orange juice
½ cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec preferred)
¼ cup orange liqueur (for drizzling)

Mascarpone Cream

16 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
16 ounces heavy whipping cream, chilled
⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted

Fruit and Preserves

13 ounces strawberry preserve
32 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature mascarpone and sifted powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, indicating it is airy but not overwhipped.
Combine cream and mascarpone: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and fluffy cream filling.
Prepare soaking liquid: Mix together the orange juice and ½ cup of the orange liqueur in a shallow dish; stir well to combine flavors.
Soak ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the soaking liquid, ensuring they are moist but not soggy to maintain texture.
Assemble first layer: Arrange a single layer of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish, covering the base evenly.
Add cream and fruit layers: Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers, followed by half the strawberry preserve, then top with half of the sliced strawberries.
Repeat layering: Repeat the process by adding another layer of soaked ladyfingers, the remaining mascarpone cream, the rest of the strawberry preserve, and the remaining sliced strawberries on top.
Finish with liqueur: Drizzle the remaining ¼ cup of orange liqueur evenly over the top of the assembled tiramisu for added flavor and aroma.
Chill the tiramisu: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and ladyfingers to soften properly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor.
If orange liqueur is not available, substitute with an equal amount of orange juice or another citrus liqueur.
Ensure the mascarpone is at room temperature for easier mixing and creaminess.
Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid a soggy texture.
This dessert can be prepared a day in advance to enhance flavor development.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Strawberry tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, no-bake tiramisu, orange liqueur dessert, layered strawberry dessert