Description
Indulgent Berry Tiramisu brings Italian dessert magic to summer gatherings, blending creamy mascarpone with fresh seasonal berries. Elegant layers of delicate ladyfingers and luscious cream promise a delightful finale that welcomes you into sweet, refreshing comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Components:
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 cup berry liqueur
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Sweetening and Finishing:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 zest of lemon
Instructions
- Separate egg yolks and whites into two distinct mixing bowls, ensuring no yolk contamination in the white portion.
- Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy consistency, creating a smooth base.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the yolk mixture, blending until uniform and silky.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a light, airy texture.
- In a separate bowl, carefully beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until they reach soft, glossy peaks.
- Delicately incorporate whipped cream and egg whites into the mascarpone mixture, maintaining a gentle folding technique to preserve volume.
- Brew espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature, then mix with berry liqueur for a fragrant soaking liquid.
- Quickly dip ladyfinger cookies into the espresso-liqueur mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not saturated.
- Layer the soaked ladyfingers in a rectangular dish, creating the first foundational tier.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers, creating a smooth surface.
- Scatter fresh mixed berries across the cream layer, distributing them evenly.
- Repeat layering process with remaining ladyfingers, soaking liquid, and mascarpone cream.
- Garnish the top with remaining fresh berries and sprinkle lemon zest.
- Dust the entire dessert with powdered sugar for a delicate, elegant finish.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and set completely.
Notes
- Egg Separation Tip: Separate eggs when they’re cold for cleaner, easier separation, reducing risk of yolk breaking.
- Cream Whipping Technique: Use chilled bowl and whisk for maximum volume, stopping just when stiff peaks form to prevent over-beating.
- Ladyfinger Soaking Strategy: Dip cookies quickly to prevent them from becoming soggy, maintaining structural integrity of the dessert.
- Dietary Modification: Swap traditional ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives for celiac-friendly version, ensuring same delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg