This strawberry tiramisu is a fruity summer flavor twist on the classic tiramisu dessert. This delicious no bake dessert maintains the light, fluffy and creamy textures in the classic version, but with flavors of strawberries woven throughout.
Tiramisu is a very popular and classic no bake dessert. This strawberry tiramisu removes the coffee and cocoa flavors and replaces them with fresh sliced strawberries and strawberry jam.
Tiramisu can easily be changed like this into a multitude of different flavors, such as limoncello tiramisu or biscoff tiramisu. You can even make tiramisu cookies.
This easy, no bake recipe uses just 10 ingredients and needs less than 20 minutes of prep time. It's great to serve as a make ahead dessert or at any summer occasion.
Ingredients
- Ladyfingers
- Strawberries - sliced
- Strawberry Jam
- Grand Marnier
- Water
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Vanilla
- Powdered Sugar
- Heavy Cream
- Powdered Sugar
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
Here's an idea to change up this recipe a little bit.
- Skip the Grand Marnier - and just double the water to ½ a cup instead.
Instructions
Follow these simple step-by-step photos and directions to whip up a batch of your own strawberry tiramisu.
Step one: Add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to mixing bowl.
Step two: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Do not over whip.
Step three: Fold in mascarpone cheese gently until well combined.
Step four: In a small bowl combine strawberry jam, grand marnier and water. Whisk until all clumps are gone.
Step five: Dip each ladyfinger into the strawberry jam mixture and then lay in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x9 pan.
Step six: Scoop out half the mascarpone mixture and spread over the ladyfingers.
Step seven: Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the mascarpone mixture.
Step eight: Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers, then mascarpone mixture, then strawberries. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours.
Hint: 8 hours is the minimum chill time, chilling overnight will result in a better set.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Make sure not to overwhip the mascarpone mixture or it will deflate.
- Don't let the ladyfingers sit in the strawberry mixture or they will get oversaturated. A quick dip on both sides is sufficient.
Storage
This strawberry tiramisu can be stored covered in the fridge for 3 - 5 days. It can also be frozen whole or in slices for up to 6 months.
Strawberry Tiramisu
Equipment
- 9x9 Pan
- Mixing bowl
- Small Bowl
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups + Spoons
Ingredients
- 28 Ladyfingers 2 - 24 oz packages
- 1 lb Strawberries Sliced
- ½ cup Strawberry Jam
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier
- ¼ cup Water
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Powdered Sugar to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Beat 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form. Do not over whip or it will deflate.
- Fold in 8 oz mascarpone cheese. Set aside until ready to assemble.
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup strawberry jam, ¼ cup Grand Marnier and ¼ cup water. Whisk to combine until all clumps are gone.
- Using a 9x9 or similar sized baking dish, set out the unwrapped ladyfingers and the strawberry jam mixture.
- Quickly dip a single ladyfinger at a time in the strawberry jam mixture, flipping to coat both sides. Transfer to the baking dish. Do not allow the ladyfinger to soak - a quick dip is sufficient. Continue until the bottom of the pan is covered in one layer of the ladyfingers.
- Scoop out half of the mascarpone mixture and carefully spread over the ladyfingers. Line up half of the sliced strawberries to create an even layer.
- Repeat another layer of the dipped ladyfingers. If you're using anything other than a 9x9 pan, you may need more or less ladyfingers.
- Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture and spread evenly. At this point, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with the remaining sliced strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make sure not to overwhip the mascarpone mixture or it will deflate.
- Don't let the ladyfingers sit in the strawberry mixture or they will get oversaturated. A quick dip on both sides is sufficient.
- 8 hours is the minimum chill time, chilling overnight will result in a better set.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
