Here’s a light, fresh Strawberry Tiramisu—a no-bake dessert with layers of strawberries, creamy mascarpone, and soft ladyfingers 🍓🍰
Strawberry Tiramisu (No-Bake)
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Cream Layer
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, cold
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Assembly
- 1 package ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- ½ cup strawberry juice (from macerated berries) or strawberry syrup
- Optional garnish: sliced strawberries, mint, white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prep Strawberries
- Slice strawberries and toss with granulated sugar and lemon juice.
- Let sit 15–20 minutes until juicy.
- Lightly mash a few berries; reserve the juice for dipping.
- Make the Cream
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Gently fold in mascarpone until smooth and fluffy. Don’t overmix.
- Assemble
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into strawberry juice (don’t soak).
- Arrange a layer in the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish or similar.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Spoon half the strawberries on top.
- Repeat Layers
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Top with remaining cream and strawberries.
- Chill
- Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Serve
- Garnish just before serving and slice gently.
Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of orange liqueur or limoncello to the strawberry juice.
- Lighter version: Swap half the mascarpone for Greek yogurt.
- Individual cups: Assemble in glasses for a pretty presentation.
- Chocolate twist: Add a thin layer of shaved white or dark chocolate.
If you want, I can also share a quick 20-minute version, a no-egg mascarpone cream, or a mixed berry tiramisu 🍓😊
