strawberry tiramisu

Submitted by ltdsaloon16r

"Delicious at Christmas time, got it out of a magazine a few years ago..everyone loves it!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 eggs, at room temp,separated
• 1⁄4 cup caster sugar
• 300 g mascarpone
• 1⁄2 cup whipped cream
• 15 strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1⁄3 cup strong coffee
• 2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons brandy
• 14 ladyfingers
• cocoa, to dust
• 1 strawberry (for garnish)

directions

1. Using an electric beater, beat together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
2. Beat in mascarpone.
3. Whisk egg whites to soft peaks.
4. Fold cream then egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
5. Fold in strawberries.
6. Combine coffee and rum or brandy.
7. Dip half the sponge fingers briefly in the mixture to moisten the outside.
8. (Do not soak fingers in mixture, they will fall apart) Line the base of a serving bowl with the sponge fingers.
9. Spoon half the mascarpone mixture into the bowl.
10. Cover with remaining sponge fingers that have been dipped in the coffee mixture.
11. Spoon over remaining mascarpone mixture.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
13. Just before serving, sift a little cocoa over the tiramisu.
14. Garnish with strawberry halves.

Reviews

[Kate in Katoomba]

Wow, what a winner! Everyone loved this and it was so easy to make. I look forward to trying different fruit combinations. Thanks.

 

[Jewelies]

JanS made this for us while we were in Melbourne and it was a huge hit. Dave then made it again for our Christmas Day Dinner using the raspberry mix as Jan suggested. Again a huge hit. Very quick and easy to put together with delicious results. Thanks Evie!

 

[JustJanS]

I am re-reveiwing this as I make it the second time this month. I really can't believe that no-one else has tried this simple but stunning dessert recipe. Like Evie says, it's made in about 15 minutes, can be made the night before you need it, and your guests will love it. I always add a punnet of raspberries to the mix along with the strawberries, and make a double mix to fill a crystal bowl I own.

 

[Lyreen]

great recipe! i substituted mascarpone with cream cheese and the cocoa powder with shaved dark chocolate. i also dipped the strawberry garnish in chocolate.

 

[Kayla in Texas]

I'm sooo glad I choose this one to make! SOO easy, and DELICIOUS! loved it! thanks! edit: This dessert was so popular at our christmas dinner, it was ALL gone. sooo many "oohs and ahhs" and compliments. It really was a winner!