Luscious Summer Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe From Tuscan Women That Can Cook Italian Recipes Desserts Fruit

Nestled in the picturesque medieval town of Montefollonico in the hills of Tuscany, Tuscan Women Cook is more than just a culinary vacation; it's an immersion into the rich traditions and flavors of Italian cuisine. Taught Italian dishes by local nonnas and chefs, guests are treated to a week-long experience that captures the essence of Tuscan cooking and culture.

The star this summer is strawberry tiramisu, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert. Developed by the renowned Albo Stefanucci, owner of the celebrated Ristorante 13 Gobbi, this dessert combines the lusciousness of ripe strawberries with the creamy layers of mascarpone and fruit-soaked ladyfingers. The result is a refreshing and indulgent treat that perfectly complements the warmth of a summer day.

Bring a piece of Tuscany into your kitchen with strawberry tiramisu. To make this decadent tiramisu recipe you will need egg yolks, granulated sugar, mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, ladyfingers, fresh strawberries (read about the health benefits of strawberries), liqueur, rum and orange juice. The tiramisu takes about 30 minutes to make, but do allow time for it to chill in the fridge.

Serve this sweet summer strawberry tiramisu for dessert or anytime on a hot summer day. Your friends and family will thank you – and may want to plan a trip to Tuscany!

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes plus time to chill 
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes plus time to chill 
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Cream

• 5 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 pound (500 grams) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 7 ounces (1 box) dry ladyfingers (Pavesini brand preferred)

Strawberries

• 2 1/2 cups strawberries, chopped
• 1/3 cup Alchermes liqueur, Fragoli wild strawberry liqueur or Chambord
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 - 3 tablespoons rum
• 1 cup orange juice

Recipe Notes

• Serve this dessert in summer when fresh strawberries are at their peak.

• Instead of the traditional coffee, this recipe uses Alchermes, a vibrant crimson Italian liqueur. Crafted by the renowned Santa Maria Novella pharmacy in Florence since 1743, Alchermes is infused with a blend of spices and features an unusual ingredient – dried insects – that gives it its vivid scarlet hue. For those who prefer to omit the Alchermes, the recipe remains authentically delicious. You can substitute with Fragoli wild strawberry liqueur or Chambord for a unique flavor profile that complements the strawberries beautifully.

• The recipe also calls for Pavesini ladyfingers, which may be difficult to find in stores. However, they are readily available online from Eataly. Other brands may be substituted.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the strawberries, Alchermes liquor, sugar, rum and orange juice in a bowl. Set aside.
2. With a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks, sugar, mascarpone and heavy cream on medium speed for 5 to 10 minutes, or until creamy.
3. In a small bowl, strain the strawberries and keep the juice in a separate bowl. Dip the ladyfingers in the juice (a quick dip, you don’t want them to be soggy), and arrange cookies on bottom of a baking dish.
4. Cover with half the cream mixture, then cover with the chopped strawberries, repeat cookies for another layer, and cover with remaining cream mixture.
5. Decorate the tiramisu top with strawberries just before serving and dust with powdered sugar. Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Tiramisù can stay chilled for up to two days.

Recipe and photo reprinted with permission of Tuscan Women Cook (www.TuscanWomenCook.com). 

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