STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU FOR TWO

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Tiramisu is Italian for 'pick me up'. This light, roll your eyes, taste bud tantalizer has become a traditional wedding anniversary dessert treat that I've been making for my husband and me for 17 years. You might call it a happy hubby dessert! This is my easy version of a classic with the elimination of raw eggs and a wonderful fresh strawberry layer and puree base. It's delicioso! It is made to accommodate two extra large portions.

Provided by LMSM

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Tiramisu Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint fresh strawberries
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
18 ladyfingers
⅓ cup chilled espresso
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Cut off the tops of the strawberries and slice the berries. Reserve 2 large whole berries for garnish.
  • In a blender, place 2 cups of strawberries and 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; blend to puree and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and liqueur; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until thickened.
  • Place 6 ladyfingers on a serving plate and brush each with approximately 1 teaspoon cold espresso coffee. Spread or pipe out 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers, and layer with half of the sliced strawberries.
  • Repeat with the next 6 ladyfingers, espresso, remaining cheese mixture, and sliced strawberries; top with remaining 6 ladyfingers.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until just whipped, approximately 1 minute. Spread cream evenly over top layer of ladyfingers.
  • Dust cocoa over whipped cream, and garnish with 2 reserved strawberries. Pour strawberry puree onto two serving plates. Cut tiramisu in half, and place onto puree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 220.2 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

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