Valentines Day Strawberry Tiramisu (Printable)

Delicate layers of mascarpone, fresh strawberries, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers create a romantic, chilled delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Mascarpone Cream

04 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
06 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

08 - 12 ladyfinger biscuits
09 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
10 - 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, optional
11 - Fresh strawberries for garnish
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
13 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and allow to macerate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
03 - In a shallow dish, combine cooled brewed coffee with coffee liqueur if desired.
04 - Break ladyfinger biscuits in half if necessary to fit serving glasses. Briefly dip each piece into coffee mixture, avoiding extended soaking.
05 - In each serving glass, layer 2-3 coffee-soaked ladyfingers on the bottom. Top with mascarpone cream layer, followed by macerated strawberry layer. Repeat layers, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
06 - Cover cups and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours, or up to overnight, to allow flavors to fully develop and meld.
07 - Before serving, top each cup with fresh strawberries, mint leaves, and a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required means you can pull this off even if your oven intimidates you.
  • Individual glasses make plating feel fancy without any actual fancy skills.
  • The flavors get better the longer it sits, so you can prep it hours ahead and actually enjoy your evening instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • It tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
02 -
  • Don't let your mascarpone get warm or it becomes grainy and separates, so take it out of the fridge only when you're ready to use it.
  • Those ladyfingers need to be dipped quickly or they'll disintegrate, but they also need enough coffee to soften and absorb the flavor, so find that sweet spot by testing one first.
03 -
  • Make the strawberry layer first so it has time to macerate while you handle the cream, saving you actual steps and making your timeline way smoother.
  • If you're nervous about dipping ladyfingers, practice with one or two before doing the whole batch so you find your rhythm and stop worrying about ruining everything.
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