Savor the essence of summer with this strawberry mascarpone tiramisu, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert that's infused with the sweetness of strawberries.
Ingredients:
- 450 g mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam
- 2 cups freeze-dried strawberries, ground, plus extra for garnish
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 27 ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 cup milk, for dipping
Instructions:
- Begin by whisking together the mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour in the chilled heavy cream and continue to mix with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes thick and holds firm peaks.
- Fold in the strawberry jam and ground freeze-dried strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the cream.
- Prepare a 10.5-inch x 7.5-inch baking dish. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the milk—just enough to moisten, not soak—and arrange a layer of ladyfingers at the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone and strawberry mixture over the ladyfingers, leveling it with a spatula.
- Create a second layer of milk-dipped ladyfingers, then cover with the remaining mascarpone mixture, smoothing the top.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and place the tiramisu in the refrigerator. Let it set for at least 4 hours, though overnight is ideal for the flavors to meld.
- Prior to serving, garnish the tiramisu with additional ground freeze-dried strawberries and fresh strawberry slices for a burst of flavor and a pop of color.
Additional Tips:
- Ensure the mascarpone cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps and achieve a silky cream mixture.
- Opt for high-fat mascarpone cheese for the best texture and stability in your dessert.
- To incorporate ingredients thoroughly and achieve a smooth texture, remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically.
- Dipping ladyfingers should be quick—over-soaking can lead to a soggy tiramisu.
- Prepare all ingredients before beginning the recipe to streamline the process.
- Quality matters: the better the ingredients, the more delicious the dessert will be.
Enjoy this strawberry mascarpone tiramisu as a sublime finish to any meal, a dessert that marries the richness of mascarpone with the bright, sweet flavors of strawberries.
