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Sweet Bites: Strawberry Tiramisu

5/9/2017

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Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu
The Occasion: Mother’s Day or any other special occasion that falls during strawberry season. Use the prettiest and sweetest berries for this decadent dessert. 
Why? Everyone loves regular tiramisu, so why not zhuzh it up a bit and make a nice, fresh springtime surprise. It looks and tastes quite fancy but is surprisingly simple to make (if you’ve got a good electric hand or stand mixer). It’s also a make-ahead dessert, a nice bonus when preparing multiple courses right before mealtime.
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Heads Up: You’ll want to source two key ingredients ahead of time – the mascarpone and the ladyfingers. In my area mascarpone is easy to find at the big grocery chains, but ladyfingers posed a challenge. I finally scored a big bag in the “Ethnic Cookies” aisle at a produce market. Other sources include Italian specialty markets and the internet. 
Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry tiramisu - for me and you - and Mama too!
The Verdict: Show your mom – and everyone else – some love with this total winner! The tiramisu serves up a perfect mix of textures and flavors – crisp ladyfingers, boozy jam, creamy custard clouds, juicy berries. Net result: one light, luscious, and supremely satisfying dessert.
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Strawberry Tiramisu
Recipe source: Giada de Laurentiis for Bon Appetit via Epicurious
 
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 1/4 cups strawberry preserves
  • 1/3 cup plus 4 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 pound mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cups chilled whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 52 (about) crisp ladyfingers (Boudoirs or Savoiardi)
  • 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, divided
  • Optional: Extra strawberries, if you’d like to make a purée to serve on the side
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Whisk preserves, 1/3 cup Cointreau, and orange juice in 2-cup measuring cup.
  • Place mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons Cointreau in large bowl; fold just to blend.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream, sugar, vanilla, and remaining 2 tablespoons Cointreau in another large bowl to soft peaks.
  • Stir 1/4 of whipped cream mixture into mascarpone mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
  • Hull and slice half of strawberries.
  • Spread 1/2 cup preserve mixture over bottom of 3-quart oblong serving dish or a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange enough ladyfingers over strawberry mixture to cover bottom of dish.
  • Spoon 3/4 cup preserve mixture over ladyfingers, then spread 2 1/2 cups mascarpone mixture over. Arrange 2 cups sliced strawberries over mascarpone mixture.
  • Repeat layering with remaining lady fingers, preserve mixture, and mascarpone mixture.
  • Cover with plastic and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Slice remaining strawberries. Arrange over tiramisu and serve.
  • For some additional strawberry flavor, puree a cup or two of strawberries with a little sugar to create a strawberry puree and offer it to guests to add on top or on the side of the tiramisu.
Strawberry Tiramisu
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