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Berry Tiramisu Recipe

Berry Tiramisu Recipe
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This Berry Tiramisu recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, incorporating a mix of fresh berries, green tea, and a luscious mascarpone cream. Perfect for a special occasion or to impress your guests with a unique and flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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Ladyfinger Sponge Cake:

  • 6 large eggs (yolks separated from whites and at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup (120 grams) cake flour (sifted)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar (or lemon juice)

Sabayon/Zabaglione:

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup (215 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sweet marsala wine
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) blackberry brandy

Mascarpone Filling:

  • 2 pounds (904 grams) mascarpone cheese (chilled)

Berries and Tea Syrup:

  • 1 dry pint (510 grams) blueberries (large berries cut in halves)
  • 1 pound (450 grams) strawberries (hulled and diced)
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) raspberries (cut in halves)
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) blackberries (cut in halves)
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 stem (about 7 each) mint leaves (minced, optional)
  • 2 medium limes (juiced and zested (about 1/4 cup of juice and 1 tablespoon of zest))
  • 2 cups (500 milliliters) heavy cream (chilled)
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract

Decoration:

  • 6 medium strawberries (halved)
  • 6 large blackberries (halved (or 12 small left whole))
  • 12 raspberries
  • 12 blueberries
  • 12 small mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Bake the Ladyfinger Sponge Cake 8 Hours Ahead: Preheat the oven, prepare the pan, whip egg whites with sugar, fold in yolks and flour, bake, cool, and let sit overnight.
  2. Make the Sabayon/Zabaglione Up to 3 Hours Ahead: Create a double boiler, combine yolks, sugar, wine, and brandy, cook until thickened, chill.
  3. Finish the Mascarpone Filling: Blend mascarpone and sabayon until smooth, refrigerate.
  4. Macerate the Berries: Mix berries, sugar, lime, and mint, refrigerate.
  5. Make the Berry-Green Tea Syrup: Combine berry juice and green tea, set aside.
  6. Whip the Cream: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  7. Assemble the Berry Tiramisu: Cut cake, soak in berry tea, layer with fruit, mascarpone, and repeat.
  8. Decorate the Berry Tiramisu: Top with whipped cream, berries, and mint.
  9. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, allow the tiramisu to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
  • You can customize the fruit selection based on your preferences or what’s in season.
  • This recipe can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.

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Keywords: Berry Tiramisu, Tiramisu Recipe, Berry Dessert, Mascarpone Tiramisu

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