Raspberry Tiramisu Italian Dessert (Printable)

Fruity Italian dessert with creamy mascarpone layers and fresh raspberries on coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cream Mixture

01 - 9 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit

05 - 10 oz fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
06 - 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur (optional)

→ Ladyfingers

07 - 5 oz ladyfingers (about 16 pieces)
08 - 2/3 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with half the sugar until soft peaks form.
02 - In another bowl, whisk the mascarpone with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
03 - If using, toss the raspberries with raspberry liqueur in a small bowl.
04 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Line the bottom of an 8x8 inch dish with half of the ladyfingers.
05 - Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then scatter half of the raspberries on top.
06 - Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and raspberries.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
08 - Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with additional fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The coffee and raspberry combination creates this sophisticated flavor that surprises people every single time
  • It comes together faster than you would believe for something that looks this impressive
02 -
  • Dip the ladyfingers quickly and do not let them sit in the coffee, or they will turn to mush and ruin the texture
  • The chilling time is not optional, since the flavors need time to meld and the layers need to set properly
03 -
  • Use a clear glass dish so everyone can see the beautiful layers when you bring it to the table
  • The raspberry liqueur is worth seeking out, since it adds this bright floral note that plain berries cannot achieve alone

Go Back