Fresh Strawberry Tiramisu with Mascarpone (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the cream layers
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300g ladyfingers (savoiardi cookies)
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500g mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
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400g heavy whipping cream, cold
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ground vanilla bean
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150g powdered sugar, sifted
→ For the strawberry layer
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800g fresh strawberries
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla pudding powder (instant)
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3 tablespoons water
# Instructions:
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Wash and hull all strawberries. Dice 300g of strawberries into small cubes. Set aside 6 beautiful strawberries for decoration and slice them in half. Puree the remaining strawberries with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until smooth to create your strawberry sauce.
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In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, 150g powdered sugar, vanilla, and mascarpone. Beat with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until thick and firm peaks form, being careful not to overbeat. Gently fold in the diced strawberries using a spatula, maintaining the fluffiness of the cream.
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Pour half of the strawberry sauce into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the sauce, just long enough to moisten but not soak them completely. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 11×8 inch (28×20cm) baking dish. Spread half of the mascarpone-strawberry cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
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In a small saucepan, whisk together the pudding powder and water, then stir into the remaining strawberry sauce. Bring to a brief simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Allow to cool to room temperature, then carefully spread over the top layer of cream. Decorate with the halved strawberries arranged in an attractive pattern. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
# Notes:
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This strawberry tiramisu needs at least 8 hours in the refrigerator, but overnight is ideal for the flavors to fully develop and the ladyfingers to soften perfectly.
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This is an elegant and refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or special occasions.