Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich tiramisu flavors with fresh berries, layered for a visually appealing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz lady fingers
- 1/2 lb blueberries
- 1 lb blackberries
- 1 lb mascarpone cheese
- 4 organic free-range egg yolks
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp honey + more to taste
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water
- Basil leaves for garnish
- Lilac flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Berry Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, blueberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, honey, and water. Simmer until blueberries pop, then cool and strain.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream with 1 tbsp granulated sugar until stiff peaks form, then refrigerate.
- Make the Mascarpone Mixture: Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar, then mix in mascarpone cheese until blended.
- Combine the Creams: Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture and divide into two bowls.
- Mix in the Berries: Fold berry sauce solids into one bowl of the mascarpone mixture.
- Assemble the Trifle: Layer ladyfingers dipped in berry sauce, followed by berry mascarpone, and plain mascarpone. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Chill: Refrigerate for a couple of hours or until set.
- Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with blackberries, basil leaves, and lilac flowers if available.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor. The dessert can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, berry, fresh, mascarpone, party food, no bake