Strawberry Tiramisu
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
- 8 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
- 18 ladyfingers
- 1/3 cup chilled espresso
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Strawberry Tiramisu
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on February 12, 2014.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- In a blender, place 2 cups of strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar; blend to puree; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup cream, and 4 tablespoons sugar; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until thickened.
- Place 6 ladyfingers on a serving plate and brush each with approximately 1 teaspoon cold espresso coffee.
- Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers, and layer with half of the remaining sliced strawberries.
- Repeat with the next 6 ladyfingers, espresso, remaining cheese mixture, and sliced strawberries; top with remaining 6 ladyfingers.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup cream with 2 tablespoons sugar; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until just whipped, approximately 1 minute.
- Spread cream evenly over top layer of ladyfingers.
- Dust cocoa over whipped cream.
- Pour strawberry puree onto two serving plates.
- Cut tiramisu in half, and place onto puree.
Makes 4 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
825 calories, 68 g fat, 37 g saturated fat, 278 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g sugar, 14 g protein
