What is in strawberry tiramisu?

Strawberry tiramisu is a fruity twist on the Italian classic. The main ingredients include fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, sugar, vanilla, citrus juice, and ladyfingers. In the case of Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert , the strawberries replace the usual coffee, making it brighter, lighter, and ideal for warm-weather meals.

What is the secret to good tiramisu?

The key to a great tiramisu—especially Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert —is balance. You want the ladyfingers soaked just enough to stay soft without falling apart, and a creamy filling that’s light but flavorful. Using high-quality mascarpone and letting it chill long enough helps bring out the best texture and flavor.

What's the difference between tiramisu and tiramisu cake?

Tiramisu is typically made in a dish with layers of soaked cookies and cream, while tiramisu cake uses sponge cake as the base and often has more structured layers. Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert keeps the classic form of tiramisu but uses fruit to create a fresh, cake-like feel without baking.

Can tiramisu be made without coffee?

Absolutely! In fact, Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert is a perfect example. Instead of espresso, it uses a fruit syrup made from fresh strawberries. This swap makes the dessert caffeine-free and more kid-friendly, while still keeping the rich, creamy texture tiramisu is loved for.

Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert – 5-Step Irresistible No-Bake Favorite

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

8 oz mascarpone cheese

1 tsp vanilla extract

20 ladyfingers

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Instructions

1. Slice strawberries and mix with lemon juice and sugar. Let sit to form syrup.

2. Whip cream until soft peaks form.

3. Blend mascarpone, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.

4. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

5. Dip ladyfingers in strawberry syrup and layer in dish.

6. Add cream layer, then strawberry slices. Repeat.

7. Finish with cream layer on top.

8. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

9. Garnish with strawberries before serving.

Notes

Use Greek yogurt instead of mascarpone for a lighter version.

Coconut cream works for dairy-free alternative.

Pairs well with lemon water or mint tea.

Author: Tiramisu Cake
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American/Italian Fusion
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg