Fresh strawberries in strawberry season are, hands down, one of the best things about summer. We use them for Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Ice Cream, but I also love trying new and creative ways of enjoying them. This fresh fruity twist on a classic Italian dessert is a fun addition to our collection of strawberry recipes. This recipe is different from your typical classic Tiramisu recipe. We don’t use raw eggs, orange liqueur, marsala, or coffee to make it, so this no-bake summer dessert is perfect for the whole family! This is a super easy strawberry tiramisu recipe that is perfect to try if this is your first time making tiramisu. For more no-bake desserts that are perfect for a crowd, check out my Easy Oreo Dessert Recipe, Easy No-Bake Blueberry Delight, and this No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie!
What You’ll Need
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Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are best for decorating the top although you can get away with using frozen strawberries for the sauce in a pinch. Granulated Sugar – The strawberry sauce is a little too tart without some sugar to sweeten it and draw out the strawberry juices in a process known as maceration. Lemon Juice – Squeeze your own fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Cream – Heavy whipping cream gives you the creamiest flavor and consistency for the whipped cream filling. Mascarpone Cheese – This creamy, sweet cheese is soft and spreadable, much like cream cheese which could be used as a substitute (although you would need to add a little extra sugar to the filling). If you can’t find it next to the cream cheese, try the deli aisle with other specialty cheeses like brie. Vanilla Extract – Adds a warm, subtle sweetness to the filling that blends well with strawberry flavor. Ladyfingers – I’ve used Savoiardi ladyfingers, but you can use your favorite brand or make your own from scratch if you prefer. These super light cookies soak up liquid and turn soft and spongelike, which is perfect for no bake desserts like this one. Topping – You’ll need some fresh strawberry halves for decorating the top, and you can use powdered sugar or finely grated white chocolate for a sweetened finish, similar to the cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate that is often used to dust the top of traditional tiramisu.
How to Make Strawberry Tiramisu
Tips for Success
If you find the strawberry sauce to be too grainy, you can always bring it to a simmer for 5 minutes in a medium saucepan on the stovetop until the sugar has melted. I tend to use my stand mixer for whipping cream, but you can use a handheld electric mixer if you prefer. You can use a whisk, but you’ll need a lot more elbow grease too! Leave the mascarpone at room temperature for a bit to soften it. This helps it mix more easily and prevents lumps. For a fancy finish, rather than simply spreading the top mascarpone filling layer, you can transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe decorative dollops over the top of the tiramisu with the filling, instead of spreading it on.
Substitutions and Variations
Change the fruit. You can easily change the flavor of your tiramisu by changing the kind of filling you use. Instead of a strawberry filling, use raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries instead. You can even use peaches, pineapple, lemon curd, or apple pie filling! Strawberry Lemonade Tiramisu. If you want to add a punch of lemon flavor, add about 1 Tablespoon of lemon zest and a few Tablespoons of lemon juice to the mascarpone cheese mixture. Topping. Arrange fresh strawberry slices, drizzle with strawberry sauce, or decorate with slices of lemon and strawberries on top for an extra special finish.
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