Balsamic Strawberry Tiramisu is an irresistible cheesy dessert that is a complete no bake! 30 minutes of total work! Featuring layers of ladyfingers, fresh strawberries and mascarpone - this refreshing dessert is perfect for family and office gatherings. No raw eggs and no baking involved!
No Bake Balsamic Strawberry Tiramisu (30 minutes) is an easy no bake dessert made with creamy Mascarpone & freshly whipped cream between the layers of ladyfingers and strawberries. NO oven needed! NO egg yolks needed! It's really THAT easy.
Don't forget to garnish with mint leaves and extra strawberries!
For more ways to use fresh berries, check out my fresh strawberry recipes you'll crave all spring.
Why make Strawberry Tiramisu
- You can make it ahead. Whether you prefer to make the dessert the day before or refrigerate it before serving - this strawberry balsamic tiramisu is a perfect candidate. No bake desserts will get thicker, creamier, and better with time in the fridge.
- Save on Ingredients. I am a fan of saving money anyway I can, especially at the grocery store. Making this dessert is cheap, easy and efficient! As a matter of fact, you can save money making it!
- Full Fat Dairy. When making no bake desserts, be sure to use the full-fat products. The light stuff or reduced-fat has a thinner texture to it due to more water content. It won't hold the dessert well. Full fat also offers the better texture.
What kind of cheese do I need
Mascarpone is a soft, slighter sweet spreadable cheese - well-known as the key ingredient in Italian desserts like tiramisu and cannoli. Mascarpone has twice as much fat as American cream cheese, which gives it a richer quality.
Mascarpone is also bland compared to saltier cream cheese.
You can use the two interchangeably here, but you should opt for mascarpone due to its higher fat content. And tradition! Any classic tiramisu calls for mascarpone cheese.
What kind of cookies can I use
Ladyfingers - These light, airy sponge cookies resemble a lady's delicate finger, hence the name "lady fingers." The spongy texture absorbs cheese layer easily while retaining its shape, but keeps the tiramisu from becoming too dense.
Margherite cookies - These cookie bars are similar in shape to lady fingers, long and rectangular with rounded edges, but the top of the cookies have a wavy pattern. Margherite cookies are denser than spongy lady fingers, which makes them an ideal stand-in for traditional lady fingers.
Italian breakfast cookies - Traditional tiramisu recipes call for lady fingers, but Italian breakfast cookies are a suitable alternative when you can't find lady fingers.
How to prepare strawberries
Quantity - You will need 2 cups of sliced strawberries.
Size - Slice strawberries thinly, as shown on the photo below.
Balsamic Strawberries - Add powdered sugar and balsamic vinegar to the bowl with sliced strawberries and proceed to making the next step.
How to make Mascarpone Cheese Layer
In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and heavy whipping cream together with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Mix with an electric mixer until relatively thick as show below. About 1 minute!
How to assemble No Bake Strawberry Tiramisu
Ladyfinger Layer - Prepare a rectangular dish (you can also use a square one) and place one layer of cookies on the bottom of that dish.
Strawberry Layer - Spread strawberries on top of the cookies. Pack as many as you wish - the layer should be quite thick and it's ok if strawberries are falling off!
Mascarpone Layer - Spread the mascarpone cheese layer on top of the strawberries.
Repeat layers again.
Done!
Tips & Helpful Hints
Can I freeze No Bake Strawberry Tiramisu?
I would recommend to wrap your strawberry tiramisu in cling wrap and freeze up to 3 months. The only thing that will potentially change is the texture of the ladyfingers.
Remember about moisture migration, where the moisture in a tiramisu wants to be equally dispersed within the entire thing. If you are used to having more texture in your ladyfingers, you may notice a change. If you soak yours pretty well you probably wouldn't notice a change.
How long will leftovers last?
I keep leftover in the fridge for up to 5 days afterwards. The mascarpone cheese filling starts to create liquid around day 4 which will make the crust soggy by day 5.
How to store No Bake Strawberry Tiramisu
First of all, wrap your Strawberry Tiramisu in Saran wrap.
You can refrigerate it up to 1 week before sogginess is noticeable.
Or, freeze it up to 3 months.
More Tiramisu To Enjoy
No Bake Balsamic Strawberry Tiramisu
Equipment
- 2 medium bowls for 2 different layers
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 ceramic plate rectangular or square, glass or ceramic
- 1 spatula for spreading strawberries and cheese
Ingredients
Balsamic Strawberries
- 2 cups strawberries sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
Cheese Layer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cookie Layer
- 12 oz ladyfinger cookies or margherite cookies, or Italian breakfast cookies
- 10 mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Balsamic Strawberries
- Dice your strawberries and place them in the medium size bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
Mascarpone Cheese Layer
- In a second bowl, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract - mix on slow speed gradually cranking up high speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute until the mixture is thickened.
- Next incorporate mascarpone cheese into the mixing bowl Beat on medium speed until combined and relatively thick, about 1 minute with electric hand mixer.
Assembly
- Prepare a rectangular or square dish. Place one layer of cookies on the bottom of that dish.
- Spread ½ of the balsamic strawberry mixture on top of the cookies.
- Spread ½ of the mascarpone cheese layer mixture on top of the strawberries.
- Repeat layers one more time!
- Refrigerate at least for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Shelley says
Super delicious!