Description
This Decadent Fresh Raspberry Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers with a luscious mascarpone and whipped cream filling, and fresh raspberries for a fruity burst. Perfectly chilled and dusted with cocoa powder, this no-bake tiramisu offers an elegant and indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups of fresh raspberries
Dairy
- 1 cup of mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup of heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavors
- ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Other
- 24 pieces of ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Start by brewing a strong cup of coffee and let it cool completely to room temperature to avoid soggy ladyfingers later.
- Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating light and airy texture for the filling.
- Mix Mascarpone Mixture: In another bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to preserve its fluffiness and create a rich, velvety filling.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled coffee for 1-2 seconds to lightly absorb the flavor without becoming too soggy.
- Layer Dessert: Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the cookies, then top with half of the fresh raspberries to add a fruity contrast.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture and fresh raspberries, building a beautiful, multi-textured dessert.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Serve: Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder for a classic finishing touch and a slightly bitter balance to the sweetness.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Allow the coffee to cool completely before dipping ladyfingers to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add a tablespoon of coffee liqueur to the brewed coffee.
- Be gentle when folding the whipped cream into mascarpone to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- The dessert can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead and kept refrigerated for convenience.
- Substitute ladyfingers with gluten-free biscuits to make it gluten-free if needed.
