Fresh Raspberry Tiramisu (Print)

Light Italian dessert combining mascarpone, fresh raspberries, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers for a fruity twist.

# What You Need:

→ Cream Layer

01 - 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 0.85 cup heavy cream, cold
03 - 0.67 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Raspberry Layer

05 - 10.6 oz fresh raspberries
06 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Ladyfingers & Soaking

08 - 5.3 oz ladyfingers (savoiardi)
09 - 0.42 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
10 - 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 1.8 oz fresh raspberries
12 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
13 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Gently mash 10.6 oz raspberries with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes to release natural juices.
02 - Beat cold heavy cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Fold together gently until smooth and creamy.
03 - Combine cooled coffee and raspberry liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish for dipping ladyfingers.
04 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger in coffee mixture—do not soak. Arrange a single layer in an 8x8 inch dish.
05 - Spread half the macerated raspberries evenly over the ladyfingers.
06 - Distribute half the mascarpone cream mixture over the raspberry layer.
07 - Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers over the cream.
08 - Top with remaining macerated raspberries, then finish with the rest of the mascarpone cream. Smooth the surface evenly.
09 - Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for optimal texture.
10 - Decorate with fresh raspberries, dust with powdered sugar, and add mint leaves if desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The raspberry layer transforms the classic coffee soaked foundation into something that tastes like sunshine and Italian summers had a baby
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent hours orchestrating something far more complicated
  • The textures are a dream of crisp ladyfingers giving way to creamy cool layers with little bursts of fruit
02 -
  • The coffee dipping moment is where most people go wrong ladyfingers need a quick in and out not a long soak or you will end up with dessert soup
  • Macerating the raspberries ahead of time creates this incredible syrup that seeps into the layers while the whole thing chills
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream it makes a genuine difference in how quickly those peaks form
  • If your ladyfingers seem extra soft and fresh give them a quick toast in the oven before dipping to help them hold up better

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