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Strawberry Tiramisu: A Fruity Twist on a Classic Dessert

This Strawberry Tiramisu is a delightful twist on a classic dessert! It’s a beautiful and delicious treat with layers of ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Gelatin Layer:

  • 1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen, defrosted if frozen)
  • ⅓ – ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • ¾ tablespoon unflavored gelatin

Strawberry Sauce:

  • 1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen, defrosted if frozen)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup cold water

Tiramisu:

  • 14 oz ladyfingers (savoiardi)
  • 6 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 ½ lbs mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
  • 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Gelatin Layer:
    • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl and set aside.
    • Puree strawberries with sugar in a food processor or blender.
    • Heat the puree in a saucepan until almost boiling.
    • Pour the hot strawberry mixture over the softened gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
    • Pour the mixture into a 13×9 inch baking pan and refrigerate for about 1 hour to set.
  2. Make the Strawberry Sauce:
    • Puree another pound of strawberries with sugar and water.
    • Pour into a shallow dish and set aside.
  3. Make the Mascarpone Cream:
    • Whisk egg yolks and ¼ cup sugar in a heatproof bowl. Add half and half.
    • Cook the mixture over a double boiler, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes). Cool.
    • Whip heavy cream with 2-4 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form.
    • Combine mascarpone cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
    • Fold the cooled egg yolk mixture and whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Assemble the Tiramisu:
    • Dip each ladyfinger in the strawberry sauce for 2-3 seconds per side.
    • Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in the baking dish.
    • Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
    • Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
  5. Chill and Serve:
    • Chill the tiramisu for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    • Arrange sliced strawberries on top just before serving.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/strawberry-tiramisu/