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    Home > Recipes > No Bake & Chilled Desserts

    Strawberry Tiramisu

    ↓ Jump to Recipe · By: Julia Foerster · Posted: 06/11/17 · Updated: 06/13/17

    Strawberry Tiramisu is the perfect no-bake summer dessert made with fresh strawberries, ladyfingers, and mascarpone!

    Strawberry Tiramisu is the perfect no-bake summer dessert made with fresh strawberries, ladyfingers, and mascarpone! This summer version is made without coffee, alcohol, and raw eggs.

    A white plate with a piece of strawberry tiramisu topped with blueberries. The rest of the tiramisu is in a glass baking dish in the background next to a white coffee cup.

    Strawberry Tiramisu is my favorite summer dessert! It’s sweet, pretty, and SO delicious. Layers of vanilla-flavored mascarpone, strawberry jam infused ladyfingers, and lots of fresh juicy strawberries. Everyone always loves this easy dessert when I bring it to a party.

    This summer version of the popular Italian desserts is made without alcohol, raw eggs, and coffee so everyone can enjoy it! Don’t get me wrong I love authentic Italian Tiramisu, it’s what I always get when we go to an Italian restaurant or to Italy, but if I bring a dessert to a family party I want that everyone can enjoy it.

    This easy no-bake dessert would be great for your next summer party! You can serve it in a baking dish or in individual glasses which would be perfect for a wedding and you can make it in advance. I always assemble it a day in advance so the ladyfingers can absorb the strawberry mixture completely and get softer.  It tasted perfect after resting a day in the fridge!

    Strawberry tiramisu in a glass baking dish topped with blueberries. A piece of the tiramisu has been cut out and it is sitting on a white plate in the background next to a white coffee cup and a white and blue dishtowel.

    Some tips and tricks for making this Strawberry Tiramisu

    • Use hard ladyfingers, not soft ones. The soft ones will get mushy after a day in the fridge. Look for Italian ladyfingers, they are often called Savoiardi. They are quite crisp but will soften as the tiramisu sits and often have a sugary top. It’s also important not to soak them but only dip them into the strawberry jam mixture.
    • The tiramisu will taste best if you use ripe, juicy strawberries and high-quality strawberry jam that tastes like strawberries and is made with real good quality strawberries.
    • Mascarpone cheese is an Italian cream cheese that tastes like cream and has a smooth consistency. I don’t recommend using cream cheese instead because this would change the typical tiramisu flavor. You can get Mascarpone in the deli area of large grocery stores, at Whole Foods, and in Italian Food stores.
    • Don’t skip the Balsamic Vinegar. It enhances the strawberry flavor but you won’t taste the vinegar itself. You can use a little bit of lemon juice if you don’t have balsamic vinegar on hand.
    • You could use Prosecco instead of water for the strawberry jam mixture to give it a little flavor kick.

    A white plate with a piece of strawberry tiramisu topped with blueberries. The rest of the tiramisu is in a glass baking dish in the background next to a white and blue dishtowel. A piece of the tiramisu has been removed and a fork is lying in front of it.

    Looking for more Strawberry Recipes?

    • Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
    • Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe
    • No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
    • Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Cups
    • Naked Strawberry Layer Cake

    A white plate with a piece of strawberry tiramisu topped with blueberries. The rest of the tiramisu is in a glass baking dish in the background next to a white and blue dishtowel.

    Tools used in the making of this Strawberry Tiramisu:

    Ladyfingers: These are perfect for making traditional tiramisu and this summer version. The are a sweet, fairly dry, finger-shaped sponge cakes.
    Strawberry Jam: This is my favorite jam! It tastes great on a slice of bread but is also perfect for this recipe.
    Strawberry Slicer: This fun kitchen gadget makes slicing strawberries super easy and fast!
    Angled Icing Spatula: I love this spatula! Everyone should have this in their kitchen. It makes icing cakes and spreading creams super easy.

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    A white plate with a piece of strawberry tiramisu topped with blueberries. The rest of the tiramisu is in a glass baking dish in the background next to a white and blue dishtowel.
    Servings: 6

    Strawberry Tiramisu

    Strawberry Tiramisu is the perfect no-bake summer dessert made with fresh strawberries, ladyfingers, and mascarpone! This summer version is made without coffee, alcohol, and raw eggs.
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Calories: 506kcal
    Author: Julia Foerster
    4.91 from 31 votes
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    Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup strawberry jam
    • 1/4 cup water, (or prosecco)
    • 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar, (or lemon juice)
    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
    • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups sliced strawberries, (1 pint)
    • 24 ladyfingers, (see tip above)
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
    • In a small bowl, combine strawberry preserves, water, and balsamic vinegar. Stir with a fork until combined. Dip the ladyfingers in the mixture to coat them. Line the ladyfingers in a single layer, in the bottom of a 8”x 8” or similarly sized baking dish.
    • Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries.
    • Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and sliced strawberries.
    • Cover with cling wrap and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1061IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sha says

      April 14, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      Hi should the mascarpone be room temperature or cold?

      Reply
    2. Gwen says

      April 13, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Hi, I’d like to make this but just wondering the size and depth of the dish for 6 people?

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        April 13, 2022 at 10:51 am

        The dish used in the pictures is 7×11 inches and approx. 3 inches deep.

        Reply
    3. Kelly says

      July 19, 2020 at 10:19 am

      3 stars
      I think this idea is great but would double both cream and ladyfinger mixture maybe also add more balsamic as I could not taste. 

      Reply
    4. Maria says

      April 12, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      Delicious!! Made it this morning for Easter Dessert. Next time I will make a little more of the jam/Prosecco mixture and make the night before – some of the lady fingers were still a little firmer than a tiramisu. My husband loved it!! 

      Reply
    5. Cc says

      March 18, 2020 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      Delish! I made it so many times and each time it’s yummy! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Kim Berry says

      May 19, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, everyone wanted seconds! Will make again!

      Reply
    7. Sasha Saad says

      May 19, 2019 at 3:53 am

      5 stars
      This delicious Tiramisu was scooped out by everyone pronto. The best ever.The Balsamic vinegar really did its magic 

      Reply
    8. Chris Lauck says

      June 25, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Hi Julia,

      I’ve never made tiramisu before! Just put this recipe together to take to a dinner party tomorrow.
      Quick question, the consistency of the mascarpone mixture was a little lumpy, is that the way the texture is suppose to be?

      Thank you for your time

      Reply
    9. Marie says

      June 15, 2018 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      This recipe saved the day. I had to cater a lunch dessert for colleagues that I needed to impress and this didn’t disapoint. I made individual cups instead of a cake. Fyi, for anyone considering this method: This was more time consuming and will require extra cream to finish the presentation.

      Reply
    10. Debra Stelly says

      June 10, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Can you use blueberries instead of strawberries.

      Reply
    11. Tan says

      November 25, 2017 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      Super easy to make and everyone loved it! Thanks Julia!

      Reply
    12. Dawn says

      August 11, 2017 at 3:20 am

      5 stars
      Nice recipe!

      Reply
    13. C. Burdett says

      July 16, 2017 at 4:55 am

      4 stars
      I had to double the jam mixture. The original amount wasn’t quite enough for all the ladyfingers. And definitely get the firmer ones as suggested. If I make it again I will double the mascarpone mixture, too. Just to make it a bit loftier and creamier. Also, beating it for 2 minutes was a bit long. I used prosecco as recommended and it was delicious. My family loved it. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Caitlin says

      July 14, 2017 at 12:47 am

      Hi Julia!

      I accidentally purchased softer ladyfingers. What can I do to harden them?

      Thank you!

      Caitlin

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 14, 2017 at 8:53 am

        Hi Caitlin! I would let them sit on the counter for a few hours to air dry and then just brush them with the jam mixture (not dip them, so they don’t get soggy). Or dry them out in a 250°F oven for about 20 minutes, until brittle, flipping each one over halfway through and then they should be hard enough to dip them in the mixture without getting soggy. I hope that helps! :-) – Julia

        Reply
      • Rosetta says

        October 01, 2019 at 10:38 pm

        Love this recipe. I will definitely be making it again. Can it be frozen?

        Reply
    15. Susan Schopflin says

      July 10, 2017 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Super easy to make. It was gone in minutes and my kids were sad there wasn’t seconds.

      Reply
      • Julia says

        July 11, 2017 at 9:35 pm

        That’s so nice to hear! Thank you for your review :-)

        Reply
    16. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says

      June 22, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      I love the idea of adding berries to tiramisu!

      Reply

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