Description
This Raspberry Tiramisu is a fresh and fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone whipped cream, vibrant raspberry jam, and fresh raspberries, all topped with elegant chocolate shavings. It’s a perfect make-ahead dessert that’s both rich and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 12 ounces mascarpone cheese
Soaking Liquid
- 3 cups strongly brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
Assembly
- 36 ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 12 ounces fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Make whipped cream: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until medium peaks form, creating a smooth and fluffy whipped cream.
- Combine mascarpone and whipped cream: In a medium bowl, stir together the mascarpone cheese with about 1/4 cup of the whipped cream to loosen it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until combined and smooth, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Prepare coffee mixture: In a large glass measuring cup, mix the strongly brewed coffee with the Grand Marnier, which will be used to soak the ladyfingers and add a subtle orange-liqueur flavor.
- Assemble first layer: Spread a thin layer of the mascarpone whipped cream mixture on the bottom of a large trifle dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger one at a time into the coffee mixture and arrange them in a circle to cover the bottom of the dish, breaking the ladyfingers to fit as needed. Evenly spread about one-third of the remaining whipped cream over the ladyfingers, then carefully spread half of the raspberry jam on top without mixing too much. Arrange fresh raspberries in a circle over the jam to create a vibrant fruit layer.
- Repeat layers: For the second layer, repeat the process with dipped ladyfingers, the remaining mascarpone whipped cream (about one-third), the rest of the raspberry jam, and another circle of fresh raspberries.
- Final layer: Add a third layer of dipped ladyfingers on top, then spread the remaining mascarpone whipped cream over to finish the dessert smoothly.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Serve: Just before serving, garnish the top generously with chocolate shavings to add a final elegant touch and extra flavor contrast.
Notes
- Use coffee that is strong but not bitter to complement the sweetness of the dessert.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess and maintain some texture.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor but a minimum of 4 hours is sufficient if short on time.
- Grand Marnier can be substituted with another orange liqueur or omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, shave bittersweet chocolate for garnish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Raspberry Tiramisu, Italian dessert, no-bake tiramisu, coffee dessert, mascarpone dessert, raspberry dessert
