Description
This White Chocolate-Strawberry Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining creamy mascarpone and cream cheese with luscious white chocolate and fresh strawberries. Layers of orange juice-soaked ladyfingers alternate with rich cream and juicy berries, making it a refreshing and indulgent treat perfect for warm weather or special occasions. Refrigerated for several hours, this no-bake dessert melds flavor and texture beautifully for a crowd-pleasing finale.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Mixture
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (4 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 9 oz white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Assembly
- 2 packages (3 oz each) ladyfingers, split
- â…” cup orange juice
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the Whipped Cream: Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl using a mixer until soft peaks form, indicating the cream is light and airy. Set this aside for later use.
- Make the Creamy Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and mascarpone together until the mixture becomes fluffy. Gradually add the melted and cooled white chocolate, half a cup of confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Then gently fold in the whipped cream from the previous step, combining carefully to maintain the light texture.
- Layer the Tiramisu: Brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the orange juice, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange these soaked ladyfingers in a 13×9-inch dish to form the first layer. Spread half of the creamy mixture evenly over the ladyfingers, and then layer half of the sliced strawberries on top.
- Add the Second Layer: Repeat the soaking process for the remaining ladyfingers by brushing them with the rest of the orange juice. Place this second layer of ladyfingers over the strawberries. To prepare the final cream layer, mix the remaining half cup of confectioners’ sugar into the leftover cream mixture and gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Spread this mixture evenly over the top layer of ladyfingers.
- Top & Chill: Arrange the remaining fresh strawberries over the cream layer as a vibrant topping. Cover the dish carefully with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, optionally drizzle chocolate syrup over the top for an added touch of richness and presentation appeal. Scoop and enjoy this creamy, fruity dessert cold.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If white baking chocolate is unavailable, substitute with good quality white chocolate chips or bars.
- The orange juice adds a subtle citrus note; other fruit juices like strawberry or raspberry can be used for variation.
- Refrigeration time is important for the tiramisu to set and for flavors to develop fully—avoid rushing this step.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
