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    Strawberry Tiramisu

    Published: Feb 13, 2023 by Mary · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This strawberry tiramisu has a creamy, tangy, strawberry filling, green tea dipped ladyfingers, and fresh strawberry hearts on top. Easy to make strawberry curd is folded into the filling, giving it a similar texture and body to traditional tiramisu because of the eggs. Whipped cream makes the filling light and fluffy, making it the perfect tangy refreshing dessert. You can spike the green tea for a boozy twist if you prefer! 

    sliced strawberry tiramisu on plate with fresh strawberries on top
    Jump to:
    • 🍓 Why you'll LOVE this recipe
    • 📝 Key ingredients
    • ✔️ Ingredient substitutions
    • 👩‍🍳 How to make strawberry tiramisu
    • 🥄 Make ahead and storage
    • ✔️ What makes it the best strawberry tiramisu
    • ❔ Can I use other types of curd instead?
    • 📖 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍰 More related recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍓 Why you'll LOVE this recipe

    • Tangy strawberry flavor: The filling is packed full of tangy, fresh strawberry flavor and it isn't overly sweet.
    • Creamy tiramisu: It's similar to a tiramisu with its soaked ladyfinger layers and light, creamy mascarpone filling. Except it doesn't have raw eggs.
    • No raw eggs: The filling has strawberry curd which gives it that eggy richness without using raw eggs. It uses whipped creamy to give it the mousse-like texture instead of whipped egg whites.
    • Strawberry hearts: Cutting strawberries into heart shapes gives the tiramisu the cutest fresh strawberry topping.

    For more heart shaped desserts, these heart shaped chocolate chip cookies and this strawberry galette can be made into hearts. And check out this giant heart shaped cookie!

    strawberry tiramisu in casserole dish topped with strawberry halves cut into hearts

    📝 Key ingredients

    Read through for all the tips you will need for success!
    Full steps and ingredients in recipe card below.

    ingredients for strawberry tiramisu in bowls
    • Strawberries: Use fresh or frozen for the curd. Only use fresh for the heart shaped strawberry topping.
    • Cream: Heavy whipping cream (at least 35%) is essential for whipping and making the filling light and fluffy.
    • Mascarpone cheese: This is what gives the filling that traditional tiramisu flavor. If you can't find mascarpone cheese, replace with cream cheese. It will be tangier but the texture will be the same! Don't substitute with ricotta because it will be grainy.
    • Ladyfingers: Depending on the dimensions of your baking dish, you may need more or less ladyfingers. I used two 5 oz packages of Milano giant ladyfingers. You can use your favorite vanilla cookies or sandwich cookies instead.
    • Green Tea: A strong brewed green tea is what I used for dipping the ladyfingers. Jasmine green tea will give beautiful flavor or just use your preferred kind (matcha tea will work so beautifully here). Spike the green tea with ¼ cup of mild flavored alcohol like sake or white rum, if you prefer.

    ✔️ Ingredient substitutions

    Ladyfingers: Use your favorite ladyfingers or cookies to layer inside the cake. You can use gluten free cookies for a gluten free version.

    Tea soak: Use strong tea, milk, or matcha for soaking the ladyfingers. Check out my matcha tiramisu recipe. You can also add ¼ cup of mild flavored alcohol like sake or white rum to spike this tiramisu. Limoncello will give a beautiful lemon twist.

    Strawberries: Experiment with using different fruit curds for making this tiramisu. You can use raspberry curd or even check out this popular lemon curd tiramisu recipe.

    For more traditional coffee tiramisu flavors, try this oreo tiramisu!

    👩‍🍳 How to make strawberry tiramisu

    Step by step strawberry curd

    stir chopped strawberries with sugar in saucepan

    Step 1: Wash strawberries and trim the tops off. Cut them into pieces and add into a medium saucepan. Alternatively, use frozen sliced strawberries. 

    stirring thickened strawberry sauce with rubber spatula

    Step 2: Add lemon juice and sugar into the strawberries, heat on medium heat to release the juices. Once it comes to a simmer, let simmer until it reduces to about one and a half cups of strawberry sauce. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Optionally, blend the strawberry sauce until smooth after cooking. 

    whisking eggs in glass bowl with wire whisk

    Step 3: In a separate medium heat safe bowl, whisk together eggs until fully combined.

    pouring strawberry sauce into bowl of whisked eggs

    Step 4: Pour half of the hot strawberry sauce into the eggs, and whisk well to combine. Pour the egg and strawberry mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the strawberry sauce. Whisk until smooth. 

    stirring prepared strawberry curd in saucepan to show texture

    Step 5: Place back on medium-low heat, whisking frequently until thickened. Whisking frequently and scraping the bottom helps prevent the curd from burning.  

    bowl with strawberry curd covered with plastic wrap

    Step 6: Pour the hot curd in a non-metal bowl or container (strain through a sieve if lumpy). Add cubed cold butter, salt, and vanilla. Whisk to melt the butter, place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on top to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until cold. 

    Tip: You can freeze the curd for 30 minutes to help it cool down faster. Or refrigerate it overnight and finish the next day!

    Step by step assembly

    steeping strong green tea in pink cup with red heart

    Step 1: Place tea bags or loose leaf tea in a bowl or wide cup. Pour boiling water over the tea and let it steep while you work on the filling.

    beating mascarpone cheese until smooth with electric mixer

    Step 2: In a very large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth.

    beating mascarpone cheese and strawberry curd with electric mixer

    Step 3: Pour the cooled strawberry curd into the mascarpone and beat until combined. It should be smooth and creamy.

    folding whipped cream and strawberry mascarpone mixture to form filling

    Step 4: Separately, in a chilled bowl, whip the whipping cream using a whisk attachment. Whip to stiff peaks, being careful not to over whip until grainy. Add whipped cream into the strawberry mascarpone filling and gently fold until incorporated. 

    soaked ladyfingers in single layer in casserole dish

    Step 5: Briefly dip each ladyfinger in the steeped tea and place a single layer inside a casserole dish.

    smoothing strawberry mascarpone filling on top of ladyfingers

    Step 6: Spread half of the filling over the ladyfingers, smoothing the filling all the way to the edges. Dip more ladyfingers in the tea, arranging them on top of the filling in a single layer. Add the rest of the filling and smooth the top. 

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. 

    arranging strawberry hearts onto top of strawberry tiramisu in alternating pattern

    Step 7: The day of serving, cut fresh strawberries in half. Cut a notch at the top to remove the greens and form a heart shape. Arrange them in an alternating pattern (see photo for reference) on top of the tiramisu.

    strawberry tiramisu in casserole dish topped with strawberry halves cut into hearts

    Step 8: Scoop or slice the tiramisu to serve!

    Tiramisu Pro Tips:

    1. Use non-metal dishes for storing acidic desserts. This includes anything made with fruit or berries. The acid can leech metal flavor into the tiramisu giving it a metallic flavor.
    2. Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the filling very gently. This helps thicken the filling and sets the tiramisu. It adds a lot of air into the tiramisu giving it a mousse-like texture. This tiramisu uses whipped cream instead of raw whipped egg whites like traditional tiramisu does.
    3. Food coloring: If your strawberries aren't red enough, try adding a touch of red food coloring to make the pink color pop! Alternatively use beetroot juice or even a touch of strained raspberries.
    4. Chill the tiramisu for 8 hours or overnight to set. This allows enough time for the ladyfingers to soak through and soften up, and for the filling to set.
    slice of strawberry tiramisu with bite taken out of

    🥄 Make ahead and storage

    You can make ahead the strawberry curd and store it in the fridge until you're ready to make the tiramisu. It will keep well covered and refrigerated for up to a few days.

    This tiramisu is the perfect make ahead dessert because it needs to set in the fridge! I like to set the tiramisu and let all the flavors combine overnight. It needs at least 8 hours in the fridge.

    This tiramisu will keep well in the fridge for up to four days. Freeze, wrapped tightly, for up to two months. It keeps really well in the freezer and tastes like ice cream when frozen.

    cut strawberry tiramisu in dish with heart shaped fresh strawberries on top

    ✔️ What makes it the best strawberry tiramisu

    The addition of strawberry curd instead of just using a strawberry sauce gives it a rich and complex flavor. Traditional tiramisu contains eggs so this helps achieve that texture and flavor without using raw eggs.

    This strawberry curd uses whole eggs in order for it to be thick enough without using too many eggs. Also, it helps prevent the curd from being too yellow from the yolks.

    You might also love these strawberry donuts filled with custard and strawberry sauce, as well as these easy, gooey strawberry cream cheese rolls.

    ❔ Can I use other types of curd instead?

    Yes! Check out my lemon curd tiramisu that inspired this recipe!

    You can also substitute the strawberry curd in this recipe with this raspberry curd.

    half a strawberry tiramisu in white dish with fresh strawberries on top

    📖 Recipe FAQs

    Does strawberry tiramisu have raw eggs?

    This tiramisu is safe for everyone to eat because it doesn't contain raw eggs. It does contain eggs that are cooked in the strawberry curd, giving it that richness and body that traditional tiramisu with eggs have. Whipped cream instead of raw egg whites gives it a light and fluffy texture. I use this technique in my lemon tiramisu and Oreo tiramisu.

    What can I use instead of ladyfingers?

    Use your favorite vanilla cookie! Or experiment with Oreos like in this Oreo tiramisu.

    How do I make gluten free tiramisu?

    Use gluten free ladyfingers or cookies. The filling is naturally gluten free.

    Can I substitute mascarpone cheese?

    You can use cream cheese instead. It won't have such a mild and creamy flavor that mascarpone cheese gives but the texture will be very similar! With cream cheese it will have a bit more of a tang. Don't substitute the mascarpone with ricotta because the texture will be grainy.

    Can I make this in a cake instead of a casserole dish?

    I don't recommend trying this because it's not meant to hold its shape for very long. The creamiest tiramisus are made in casserole dishes!

    🍰 More related recipes

    • Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd
    • Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
    • Raspberry Curd
    • Matcha Tiramisu

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    📖 Recipe

    sliced strawberry tiramisu on plate with fresh strawberries on top square

    Strawberry Tiramisu

    Mary
    This strawberry tiramisu has a creamy, tangy, strawberry filling, green tea dipped ladyfingers, and fresh strawberry hearts on top. Easy to make strawberry curd is folded into the filling, giving it a similar texture and body to traditional tiramisu because of the eggs. Whipped cream makes the filling light and fluffy, making it the perfect tangy refreshing dessert. You can spike the green tea for a boozy twist if you prefer!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Chill Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Brunch, Cake, Dessert, tiramisu
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 368 kcal

    Equipment

    • 8” by 11” oval dish or any non-metal dish of similar size
    • electric mixer

    Ingredients
     
     

    Strawberry Curd

    • 1 lb strawberries fresh or frozen
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ½ cup granulated sugar add an extra ¼ cup if strawberries are acidic
    • 4 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup unsalted butter cubed and cold
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Assembly

    • 1 cup water boiling
    • 2 green tea teabags or 2 tablespoons looseleaf
    • 1 lb mascarpone cheese room temperature
    • 1 cup whipping cream cold
    • 2 packages ladyfingers about 22 large ladyfingers, see notes
    • 1 lb fresh strawberries optional

    Instructions
     

    Strawberry Curd

    • Wash strawberries and trim the tops off. Cut them into pieces and add into a medium saucepan. Alternatively, use frozen sliced strawberries.
      1 lb strawberries
    • Add lemon juice and sugar into the strawberries, heat on medium heat to release the juices. Once it comes to a simmer, let simmer until it reduces to about one and a half cups of strawberry sauce . Stir occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Optionally, blend the strawberry sauce until smooth after cooking.
      ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • In a separate medium heat safe bowl, whisk together eggs until fully combined. Pour half of the hot strawberry sauce into the eggs, and whisk well to combine. Pour the egg and strawberry mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the strawberry sauce. Whisk until smooth.
      4 large eggs
    • Place back on medium-low heat, whisking frequently until thickened. Whisking frequently and scraping the bottom helps prevent the curd from burning.
    • Pour the hot curd in a non-metal bowl or container (strain through a sieve if lumpy). Add cubed cold butter, salt, and vanilla. Whisk to melt the butter, place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on top to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until cold.
      ⅓ cup unsalted butter, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Tip: You can freeze the curd for 30 minutes to help it cool down faster. Or refrigerate it overnight and finish the next day!

    Assembly

    • Place tea bags or loose leaf tea in a bowl or wide cup. Pour boiling water over the tea and let it steep while you work on the filling.
      1 cup water, 2 green tea teabags
    • In a very large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Pour the cooled strawberry curd into the mascarpone and beat until combined.
      1 lb mascarpone cheese
    • Separately, in a chilled bowl, whip the whipping cream using a whisk attachment. Whip to stiff peaks, being careful not to over whip until grainy. Add whipped cream into the strawberry mascarpone filling and gently fold until incorporated.
      1 cup whipping cream
    • Briefly dip each ladyfinger in the steeped tea and place a single layer inside a casserole dish.
      2 packages ladyfingers
    • Spread half of the filling over the ladyfingers, smoothing the filling all the way to the edges. Dip more ladyfingers in the tea, arranging them on top of the filling in a single layer. Add the rest of the filling and smooth the top.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
    • The day of serving, cut fresh strawberries in half. Cut a notch at the top to remove the greens and form a heart shape. Arrange them in an alternating pattern (see photo for reference) on top of the tiramisu. Scoop or slice and serve!
      1 lb fresh strawberries

    Notes

    This strawberry tiramisu will keep well in the fridge for up to four days. Freeze, wrapped tightly, for up to two months. It keeps really well in the freezer and tastes like ice cream when frozen.
    Ladyfingers: Depending on the dimensions of your baking dish, you may need more or less ladyfingers. I used two 5 oz packages of Milano giant ladyfingers. You can use your favorite vanilla cookies or sandwich cookies instead.
    Tiramisu Pro Tips:
    1. Use non-metal dishes for storing acidic desserts. This includes anything made with fruit or berries. The acid can leech metal flavor into the tiramisu giving it a metallic flavor.
    2. Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the filling very gently. This helps thicken the filling and sets the tiramisu. It adds a lot of air into the tiramisu giving it a mousse-like texture. This tiramisu uses whipped cream instead of raw whipped egg whites like traditional tiramisu does.
    3. Food coloring: If your strawberries aren't red enough, try adding a touch of red food coloring to make the pink color pop! Alternatively use beetroot juice or even a touch of strained raspberries.
    4. Chill the tiramisu for 8 hours or overnight to set. This allows enough time for the ladyfingers to soak through and soften up, and for the filling to set.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1077IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Zainab

      February 14, 2023 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing the recipe . Marvellous ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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      • Kari Clarke

        March 06, 2023 at 2:48 am

        5 stars
        This was a huge hit with our family. So fluffy, sweet and unique. It will definitely be made again. Thank you Dessert Goddess!

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        • Mary

          March 06, 2023 at 4:27 am

          I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you so much for making it 😀

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