First of the Month Recipe: Strawberry Tiramisu
Did you know the Italian word “tiramisu” translates as “pick me up?” Well, it does and that is exactly what this coffee-free summer version does. This refreshing dessert is ideal for those dog days of summer, and in fact I’m going to make it this week, with strawberries and blueberries to celebrate America’s Independence Day.
Without further ado …
Strawberry Tiramisu
Ingredients:
>> 4 eggs
>> Mascarpone (500 grams / 17 ounces)
>> Whipping cream (250 grams / 8.5 ounces)
>> Sugar (120 grams / 0.5 cup)
>> Vanilla extract (one bustina / 1 tablespoon)
>> Brandy (2 tablespoons)
>> Fresh strawberries (600 grams / 2.5 cups)
>> Savoiardi (sponge cookies) (250 grams/ 8.5 ounces)
>> Milk (250 ml / 1 cup)
>> Strega liquor (2 tablespoons)
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine milk, half of the strawberries and strega. Blend until smooth.
2. Mix four egg yolks (save two of the egg whites to use later), sugar and vanilla extract and beat until peaks form.
3. Mix in the mascarpone and continue to beat.
4. Add whipping cream and beat until it is nice and fluffy.
5. Add brandy and continue to mix.
6. In another mixing bowl, beat two egg whites until they form peaks and add it to the mascarpone mix.
7. Spread a layer of the mascarpone mix onto the bottom of your container.
8. Generously soak the cookies in the milk and strawberry mix.
9. Place a layer of cookies over the cream.
10. Cover with another layer of cream and add a layer of sliced strawberries.
11. Add another layer of cookies and a final layer of cream.
12. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries.
13. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours prior to serving.
Enjoy!
13 responses to “First of the Month Recipe: Strawberry Tiramisu”
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:28 am
very refreshing. I don’t drink coffee (I know) so I’m not a traditioal tiramisu fan but this I would try. yummmm!
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Yum. This will be filed in my ‘must-try-this-summer-for-a-refreshing-treat’ drawer
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
This sounds heavenly! I am writing it down!
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
This sound amazing. I’m not a big coffee person so I don’t eat much tiramisu, but I’m gonna have to try this one. Yum!
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
That seriously looks heavenly! oh my
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Hey Cherrye, could you make one of those and send it to me? I’m too tired to make one myself, but it just sounds so delicious!
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:37 am
NYC - no coffee??? What are you doing in Rome?? lol
Definitely try it, Erin and let me know!
Do it, Heather. It is YUM!
It is *so* good, Britni! You HAVE to try it.
It is, Dee … it is!
LOL, since I am in TX now Annika it would seriously be HORRIBLE by the time it gets to you. Ha ha
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 am
I’m having one of those *wht didn’t I think of that* moments
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Dont worry, Joanne. We didnt invent it, either. We just tweaked until we got it right!
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Not sure I can still find strawberries, but I will definitely search high and low in Soverato tomorrow
July 8th, 2008 at 12:53 am
I hope you find some, Michelle. This is *really* good.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Sounds great- Definately will try for this summer!
August 15th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
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