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Hi Bold Bakers!
Tiramisu is an absolutely iconic Italian dessert. Recently I took this rich treat and made it into a 10-minute wonder dessert with my Easy 10 Minute Tiramisu Recipe. My tiramisu recipe was such a big hit that I decided to take the flavors of traditional tiramisu and brighten them up for the summer season. My 10-Minute Berry Tiramisu is packed with sweet fruit flavor thanks to my homemade berry syrup and a super fresh batch of summer mixed berries. The combination of creamy mascarpone mousse, the light crunch of ladyfingers, and tangy fruit is so yummy and festive. Whip up my tiramisu recipe and discover one of the absolute best summer recipes.
If you also love the authentic version enriched with eggs, check out The BEST Tiramisu Recipe (100% From Scratch), and make a berry-delicious tweak!
What is a Berry Tiramisu?
Tiramisu is a super simple and rich trifle-like dessert that, rather than layering up cake and creamy filling, is designed by layering rich mascarpone mousse, ladyfinger cookies, amaretto liquor, and cocoa powder. While I love all of these flavors in tiramisu, I really feel like I’ve won by making one simple update to the famous dessert. Not only have I quickened the process of making our favorite Italian dessert, but I’ve added a layer of syrup-soaked raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. This berry soak is easily made by creating a simple syrup consisting of 1 part sugar to about 2 parts of water, then allowing the mixed berries to soak in it so that the sweet liquid is infused with the fruit. Once I strain the berries from the syrup, the liquid then replaces the amaretto liquor found in my 10-Minute Tiramisu and heightens the berry flavor of my newer creation.
And who could really say no to berry-dipped ladyfingers smothered in a mascarpone and cream mousse?
What can I substitute for mascarpone cheese?
Mascarpone cheese is an ultra-creamy and soft Italian cheese. Although mascarpone can be used for both sweet and savory cooking, its neutral flavor and luxurious texture really lends itself to sweet desserts. When whipped up with whipping cream and sugar, mascarpone takes on the form of a stunning and light mousse. This mousse combined with the berries is truly next level. There is really no ideal substitute for this unique cheese but you could use cream cheese instead if you wish.
What berries are best for summer desserts?
If you haven’t noticed already, the berries are what sets this 10-Minute Berry Tiramisu apart from the rest. I love the bright flavor of the mix of fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. That being said, feel free to use whatever berries you and your family like! Berries are in season from May through August so no matter which berries you choose, be sure to take advantage of the season’s best. Or, you could even use frozen berries which are picked at the height of the season, and enjoy this easy dessert recipe any time you want.
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10 Minute Berry Tiramisu
Ingredients
Berry Syrup
- ¾ cup (6 fl oz/170 ml) water
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) fresh strawberries , hauled and quartered
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) fresh raspberries
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons crème de cassis
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 ¼ cups (10 fl oz/282 ml) heavy cream
- ⅓ cup (2½ oz/71 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) mascarpone cheese , at room temperature
- 1 pack Lady Fingers
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Toasted slivered almonds
- Additional berries
- Powdered sugar , for dusting
Instructions
To Make the Berry Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the berries and allow to infuse for 10 minutes.
- Strain the berries from the syrup and set aside. Then add the cassis to the berry syrup and set aside.
To Make the Mascarpone Cream
- In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or a large whisk, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Add in the mascarpone cheese and continue to whip to stiff peaks. Set aside.
To Assemble the 10 Minute Berry Tiramisu
- Briefly dip the ladyfingers one at a time in the berry syrup and place in an 8×8 inch (20x20 cm) dish to make the first layer – you can fit about 14 cookies in each layer. Don't let them soak as they will fall apart, just a quick dunk in the syrup is enough.
- Spoon half of the soaked berries over the biscuit evenly. Followed by half whipped cream mixture spread evenly. Repeat the process with the second layer of dipped ladyfingers, berries, and remaining cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
To Garnish and Serve the 10 Minute Berry Tiramisu
- Sprinkle over the almonds and extra fruit and dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea for an afternoon treat! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
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Gemma, love this recipe and my daughter whose 13th birthday is tomorrow wanted to make it for her birthday. The only thing I noticed this time around with her following the written directions is that the video says ladyfingers, berries, mascarpone, ladyfingers, berries, mascapone. Oddly, the written directions have the berries and ladyfingers switched. Just thought I’d mention it to you. I’ve truly been enjoying your recipes and videos for so long, thank you for sharing.
Very yummy recipe. Con we use frozen berries for this recipe? Thanks
I found it a little more than 10 minutes but managed to complete in about 30 minutes for me. lol.
This looks great, can I use canned fruits?
It’s a winner!!
**Caution: don’t do what I did!** I was impatient and didn’t wait for the mascarpone to come to room temperature, and instead tried to microwave it for 30 seconds. It unfortunately CURDLED! Still tasted fine, but looked terrible and wasn’t at all like the mousse texture I was going for.
Hi Gemma! I always make this recipe with berries but they aren’t in season nowadays where I live? Is there any other fruit I can use? Mango?
We borrowed from another comment and made this with mango, strawberries and peaches, and for the latter 2 used frozen overripe fruit from last season. It was delicious! The only problem was the layering is switched in the video and written directions and it seemed the video would have been the beat way to go.
Hi Gemma, your preamble mentions a simple syrup as being 1 part sugar to 1 part water, but the recipe says 1/3C sugar to 3/4C water – is this correct? Just checking before I try this out.