Recipe Variations
Use semisweet chocolate: Replace the white chocolate with semisweet chocolate baking chips for a chocolatey flavor. Note: This will add a dark color to portions of the dessert.
Top with sliced almonds: Thin almond slices will add a little crunch to the dessert for a playful texture variation.
Use mixed berries: Replace the strawberries with a blend of mixed berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Whatever berries are in season will taste great in this dish.
How to Store Strawberry Tiramisu
Store strawberry tiramisu in the refrigerator immediately after serving, including any leftovers. Place it in an airtight container and it will keep in the refrigerator for three or four days.
Can you make strawberry tiramisu ahead of time?
Yes, this strawberry tiramisu dessert is the perfect make-ahead treat because the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it becomes. Make it a day or two ahead of when you plan to eat it for the best flavors.
Strawberry Tiramisu Tips
Do I have to leave it in the refrigerator for so long before serving?
Yes, any version of tiramisu needs plenty of time to chill in the refrigerator; this allows the ingredients to firm up, and for the dessert’s flavors to fully develop. It’s well worth the wait!
Is heavy cream the same as heavy whipping cream?
Though these two products have different names, they’re the same thing in terms of milkfat, so feel free to use heavy cream in this recipe instead of heavy whipping cream. Regular whipping cream could work in a pinch. Here’s a deeper dive into the difference between heavy cream and whipping cream.
What other types of tiramisu can I make?
For a special holiday treat, whip up some cranberry-orange tiramisu, which features cranberries, Marsala wine and orange liqueur for a very special treat. Our limoncello tiramisu boasts a homemade lemon curd filling, plus candied lemon slices on top. Delicious! For a unique creation that combines the flavors of two dessert all-stars into one treat, try our tiramisu brownies.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese
9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
2/3 cup orange juice
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Chocolate syrup, optional
Directions
1
In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cheeses until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream.
2
Brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the orange juice; arrange in a 13×9-in. dish. Spread with 2 cups cream cheese mixture; top with half of the strawberries. Brush remaining ladyfingers with remaining orange juice; arrange over berries.
3
Gently stir remaining 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar into remaining cream cheese mixture; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over ladyfingers. Top with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 404 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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