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Berry Tiramisu

17/11/2023

The Berry Tiramisu is a twist on the classic Italian dessert combining the creaminess of mascarpone with the sweetness of berries. It’s a fresh and colorful dessert, perfect for summer or for those who prefer a touch of tartness instead of coffee. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 250 g of mascarpone
  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • 3 eggs (with yolks separated from the whites)
  • 300 g of mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 200 g of ladyfingers or pavesini
  • Berry juice or liqueur of choice for soaking the biscuits
  • Granulated sugar (optional, to sweeten the juice or liqueur)
  • Berries for garnish
  • Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by separating the yolks from the whites of the eggs.
  2. Beat the yolks with powdered sugar until you get a light and fluffy cream.
  3. Add the mascarpone to the beaten yolks and gently mix until you have a smooth cream.
  4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. If you like, you can add a pinch of salt to make it easier to whip.
  5. Fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone cream very gently with a spatula, using bottom to top movements so as not to deflate the mixture.
  6. In a dish or individual glasses, begin to assemble your Tiramisu by laying down a layer of ladyfingers previously soaked in berry juice or the chosen liqueur. If the liqueur or juice is too tart, you can sweeten it with a bit of granulated sugar.
  7. Spread a layer of mascarpone cream on top of the biscuits, then a layer of fresh berries.
  8. Continue with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and then the cream and berries again, until you have used up all the ingredients.
  9. Finish with a layer of cream and decorate with fresh berries and, if you like, you can dust with a little unsweetened cocoa powder.
  10. Let the Tiramisu rest in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to firm up.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving for a touch of color and freshness.

Curiosity

The Berry Tiramisu is an example of how Italian cuisine can reinvent itself, maintaining the foundations of tradition but experimenting with different ingredients to create something new and delicious. In Italy, many pastry shops offer variations of Tiramisu during the summer to satisfy the craving for something fresher than the classic coffee-flavored one.