We’re pretty sure everyone has some ladyfingers stashed away in a kitchen cabinet, you know – just in case a spontaneous craving for tiramisu kicks in or you want to spice up your coffee routine. In any case, ladyfingers are super versatile and you definitely don’t have to be a pastry chef to incorporate them into your favorite desserts. Cue today’s recipe: We’re going to show you a different take on the classic tiramisu, one where ladyfingers feature front and center and strawberries and cream take center stage!
Strawberries and Cream Tiramisu
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- Bowl
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
- 14 ladyfingers
- 2/3 cup cold coffee
- 2 2/3 cups mascarpone
- 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz strawberries
- strawberry syrup
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Dunk the ladyfingers in cold coffee and stack them in a bowl.
- Whip the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and heavy cream with a hand mixer. Spread a thin layer of the mixture over the ladyfingers in the bowl.
- Cut the strawberries into thin slices and put them on the mascarpone cream. Now alternate between adding layers of cream and strawberries before refrigerating the bowl for 1 hour.
- Flip the bowl over and use an offset spatula to spread the mascarpone cream over the entire cake. Use a hot spoon to create small steps with a hollow all around and fill them with strawberry syrup. Garnish the tiramisu with a few fresh mint leaves and a rose made from thin strawberries slices.
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Garnish the tiramisu with a few fresh mint leaves and a rose made from thin strawberries slices. This is an impressive and delicious dessert that doesn’t involve a lot of fuss, so if you’re pressed for time but want a dessert that can still wow both in terms of looks and taste, this is the perfect choice!