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Berry Tiramisu

A summery twist on the classic tiramisù, this Berry Tiramisu (Tiramisù ai Frutti di Bosco) is fresh, beautiful and a great summer send-off. Spiked with Limoncello for a bright, citrus scent, but easily customizable to a non-alcoholic version.
4.50 from 14 votes

Ingredients  

For the berries:

  • 1.5 pounds mixed berries of your choice, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or raspberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup limoncello or other dessert wine, non-alcoholic substitute: lemon or orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Mascarpone Cream:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon limoncello, or other dessert wine
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For assembling:

  • About 12 lady finger cookies, cut into thirds

Instructions 

Preparing the berries:

  • Roughly chop the strawberries and halve the other berries if they are big.
  • In a bowl, combine the berries, sugar, limoncello and lemon juice. Cover, refrigerate and let them soak for at least 2 hours, so the berries can release their juices.

Making the Mascarpone Cream:

  • Place the yolks and sugar in a bowl over a small pot of simmering water, over medium-low heat. It's important that the water is warm but not boiling and that it doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl, so the bowl has to be bigger than the pot.
  • Using a hand mixer, whisk the egg yolks and the sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from heat and let it cool completely. Add the mascarpone and limoncello, beating on medium speed until combined.
  • Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract on medium-high speed, until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the mascarpone mixture.

Assembling the individual Berry Tiramisu trifles:

  • Drain the berries, letting the juices fall into a bowl. Dip the lady finger pieces into the juices until lightly soaked.
  • Layer 3 lady finger pieces in the bottom of 6 serving glasses or ramekins. Pipe or spoon a layer of cream and then a layer of berries. Continue to layer ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and berries until you reach the top of the glass, ending with a layer of cream.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, decorate with the reserved berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 664kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 21g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 237mg, Sodium: 231mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 42g