Strawberry Tiramisu is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert that will impress at any gathering. Layers of ripe strawberries, creamy mascarpone, and airy ladyfingers combine to create a balanced dessert that’s sweet, light, and indulgent without feeling heavy.
This version gives the classic tiramisu a bright, fruity twist. Ladyfingers are moistened with a strawberry mixture and layered with a whipped mascarpone filling enhanced with white chocolate instant pudding for a hint of vanilla. Fresh strawberries add a juicy contrast, while the whipped cream keeps the texture fluffy and smooth.
Strawberry Tiramisu Ingredients
Gather these ingredients before you begin (quantities are listed in the recipe card below):
- Fresh strawberries: Best when fresh; frozen can work if fully thawed and drained.
- Granulated sugar
- Strawberry pie filling: Preserves or jam can substitute in a pinch.
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- White chocolate instant pudding mix: Cheesecake or vanilla instant pudding are acceptable alternatives.
- Mascarpone cheese: Cream cheese can substitute but use a little less for milder flavor.
- Ladyfingers: Any brand is fine; sponge cake or angel food cake may be used if unavailable.
Special Tools Needed
Deep 9×9 inch square pan (at least 2.5–3 inches deep), mixing bowls, measuring tools, and a hand or stand mixer. An offset spatula or spreading knife is helpful for even layers.
A deep pan is important for this recipe to accommodate multiple layers. A 3-inch-deep 9×9 pan is ideal for best results.
How to Make Easy Strawberry Tiramisu
Once your ingredients are prepped, assembly is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Combine chopped strawberries and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes to release juices.
- While the strawberries macerate, whip the heavy cream with vanilla in a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer.
- Slowly add powdered sugar and the white chocolate pudding mix while whipping. Continue until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in mascarpone cheese a package at a time until the mixture is smooth and creamy, another 2–3 minutes.
- Mash the macerated strawberries lightly, then stir in the strawberry pie filling until combined.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into the strawberry mixture to coat, then lay a single layer in the bottom of the deep 9×9 pan.
- Spread half of the strawberry mixture over the ladyfingers evenly.
- Dollop half of the whipped mascarpone around the edges and spread it to an even 1/2-inch layer with an offset spatula.
- Repeat with another layer of strawberry-coated ladyfingers, followed by the remaining strawberry mixture.
- Top with the remaining whipped mascarpone and smooth into an even layer.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight so the ladyfingers soften and the flavors meld.
- When ready to serve, garnish with sliced strawberries if desired, cut into squares, and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Mix the mascarpone and whipped cream until completely smooth with no streaks or lumps. Scrape the bowl periodically and beat for 2–3 minutes to ensure even texture.
- To slice neatly: cut one slice down the middle and five across to create 12 rectangular pieces, or make two cuts down and two across for nine larger squares.
How Will I Know When I Have Stiff Peaks?
Stiff peaks form when the whipped mixture holds its shape and does not collapse when the beaters are lifted. This ensures the filling has structure and lightness.
Storage Instructions
Cover the tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate. It will keep 3–4 days in the fridge, but is best within 1–2 days for peak freshness and texture.
FAQs
You can freeze tiramisu, but texture and flavor may change when thawed, so it’s generally not recommended.
Ladyfingers are light, oval sponge cookies that absorb liquid well, making them ideal for layered desserts.
Ladyfingers are often near biscotti or in the bakery aisle. If unavailable, check specialty or Italian markets.
More Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
- Strawberry Jello Pie
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Strawberry Bundt Cake
Strawberry Tiramisu
Equipment
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Fat Daddio’s Square Cake Pan, 9 x 3 Inch
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- 21 oz canned strawberry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 6 Tablespoons white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 ½ 7 ounce packages ladyfingers
- Sliced strawberries optional garnish
Instructions
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Stir chopped strawberries and granulated sugar together and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
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Whip heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and pudding mix and whip to stiff peaks.
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Beat in mascarpone until smooth and creamy.
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Mash strawberries and sugar mixture, then stir in the strawberry pie filling.
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Dip ladyfingers into the strawberry mixture and arrange a single layer in the pan.
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Spread half of the strawberry mixture over the ladyfingers.
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Dollop half the whipped mascarpone around the edges and spread to an even layer.
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Repeat with another layer of coated ladyfingers and the remaining strawberry mixture.
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Top with the rest of the mascarpone mixture and spread evenly.
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Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Garnish with sliced strawberries if desired, cut into squares, and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an estimate calculated with online tools and provided as a general guide.
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