Strawberry Tiramisu

A delightful twist on classic tiramisu featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfingers soaked in orange liqueur. This elegant dessert is layered with strawberry preserves and whipped cream for a fruity, creamy delight.

8 servings
8 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • cups strawberry preserves
  • cup Cointreau
  • cup orange juice
  • 1 pound mascarpone cheese
  • 1⅓ cups whipping cream
  • cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 52 pieces ladyfingers
  • pounds strawberries

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk preserves, 1/3 cup Cointreau, and orange juice in 2-cup measuring cup. Place mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons Cointreau in large bowl; fold just to blend. Using electric mixer, beat cream, sugar, vanilla, and remaining 2 tablespoons Cointreau in another large bowl to soft peaks. Stir 1/4 of whipped cream mixture into mascarpone mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining whipped cream.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Hull and slice half of strawberries. Spread 1/2 cup preserve mixture over bottom of 3-quart oblong serving dish or a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange enough ladyfingers over strawberry mixture to cover bottom of dish. Spoon 3/4 cup preserve mixture over ladyfingers, then spread 2 1/2 cups mascarpone mixture over. Arrange 2 cups sliced strawberries over mascarpone mixture. Repeat layering with remaining lady fingers, preserve mixture, and mascarpone mixture. Cover with plastic and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.

    480 min

  3. 3.

    Slice remaining strawberries. Arrange over tiramasù and serve.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    *Italian cream cheese available at supermarkets and at Italian markets.