No Bake Balsamic Strawberry Tiramisu
This stunning No Bake Balsamic Strawberry Tiramisu layers mascarpone cream, juicy strawberries macerated in balsamic, and ladyfingers. An elegant, make ahead dessert perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 1 7 oz package ladyfinger cookies
- 12 oz mascarpone cheese softened
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Plastic wrap for pan
Instructions
- Macerate Berries: Combine strawberries, sugar, and vinegar. Let sit 1+ hours.
- Make Cream: Beat mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thick.
- Assemble: Line a 9x5 loaf pan with plastic wrap. Layer: ladyfingers, half the strawberries/juice, half the cream. Repeat.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
- Serve: Lift from pan, slice, and garnish with mint.
Notes
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. Ladyfingers are used dry.
- The long chilling time is essential for the dessert to set and the flavors to develop.
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1-2 tbsp of strawberry jam to the mascarpone cream.