Strawberry Tiramisu No Alcohol (Eggless, No Coffee!)
Fresh strawberry tiramisu made without eggs or coffee. A simple, creamy, fruity no-bake dessert that's perfect for warm weather.
Servings: 12
Calories: 498kcal
Equipment
- 9x11-inch baking dish (or similar size)
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Vertical blender
- Fine grater (for lime zest)
Ingredients
Main Components:
- 2.2 lbs fresh strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 17.6 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (double cream in UK)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 17.6 oz ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 2 tablespoon orange juice or liqueur optional
Strawberry Syrup:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 10.5 oz strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Juice of ½ lemon
To decorate
- whole or strawberries halved
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the strawberry syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring everything to a boil, then let it simmer for a 5 minutes. Blend until smooth. Let the syrup cool completely.½ cup water , 10.5 oz strawberries , Juice of ½ lemon, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Make the mascarpone cream: In a large bowl, add the mascarpone, sugar, salt and vanilla to a bowl and mix with a hand or stand mixer just until it looks smooth and creamy. Pour in the whipping cream and mix again until everything comes together. If you’re using orange juice or liqueur, add it now. Don’t overmix—it can thicken up quickly. Gently fold in the sliced or diced strawberries along with the grated lime zest using a spatula.2.2 lbs fresh strawberries , 17.6 oz mascarpone cheese , 1 cup heavy whipping cream , ½ cup granulated sugar, Zest of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoon orange juice or liqueur, 1 pinch salt
- Dip and layer: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled syrup, 1-2 seconds is enough —don’t soak them. Lay them in a single layer in your dish.17.6 oz ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Start with a layer of ladyfingers soaked in strawberry syrup, then spread on some of the mascarpone cream. Add a layer of chopped strawberries. Keep going with another layer of syrup-soaked ladyfingers, more cream, and more strawberries. I usually do three layers of ladyfingers and three of cream. You can finish it off with extra strawberries on top, a drizzle of syrup, and a few mint leaves or a little lime zest if you want to add a fresh touch.
- Chill: Cover the dish and pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Overnight is even better. The layers will soften and the cream will set just right.
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Notes
🍓 Pro Tips for Success to make the best strawberry tiramisu:
- For clean slices: Dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts
- Syrup can be made 2 days ahead – store refrigerated in a jar
- Don’t over-soak ladyfingers – 1-2 seconds per side is ideal
- Chill overnight for the softest texture (minimum 4 hours)
- Use room-temp mascarpone to prevent lumps in the cream
- Skipping the lime zest (it balances the sweetness!)
- Substituting cream cheese 1:1 for mascarpone (texture will be denser)
- Pressing down layers (let them settle naturally)
- Fridge: Up to 3 days covered
- Freezer: Not recommended (cream separates)
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg
