Raspberry Tiramisu (Printable Version)

Light and fruity Italian dessert with mascarpone cream and fresh raspberries

# What You Need:

→ Cream Mixture

01 - 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 0.85 cup heavy cream
03 - 0.33 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit

05 - 10.6 oz fresh raspberries plus extra for garnish
06 - 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur optional

→ Ladyfingers

07 - 5.3 oz ladyfingers about 16 pieces
08 - 0.63 cup strong brewed coffee cooled

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - Fresh mint leaves optional

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with half the sugar until soft peaks form using a hand mixer or whisk.
02 - In another bowl, whisk the mascarpone with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and uniform.
04 - If using, toss the fresh raspberries with raspberry liqueur in a small bowl to coat evenly.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, ensuring absorption without becoming saturated or falling apart.
06 - Arrange half of the coffee-dipped ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish.
07 - Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers using a spatula.
08 - Scatter half of the prepared raspberries across the cream layer.
09 - Repeat the layering process with remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and raspberries.
10 - Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to develop properly.
11 - Dust the top generously with powdered sugar using a sifter and garnish with additional fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tart raspberries cut through all that rich mascarpone like sunshine breaking through clouds
  • You can assemble it ahead and emerge from the kitchen looking effortless while guests swoon
02 -
  • Coffee temperature matters, hot coffee melts the ladyfingers into paste instantly
  • Four hours minimum chilling or the flavors taste like separate strangers at a party
03 -
  • Line your dish with parchment paper overhanging the edges for easy lifting out later
  • The ladyfinger dipping technique is a quick in and out motion, think one Mississippi

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