Description
A refreshing, no-bake Italian-inspired dessert featuring layers of ladyfingers, fresh strawberry syrup, and a luscious mascarpone cream.
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 oz mascarpone cheese, chilled
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1 tsp vanilla extract
30 Italian ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
Instructions
Step 1: Puree 1 lb of strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice until smooth to create the dipping syrup.
Step 2: Whip the heavy cream with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled mascarpone cheese until fully combined and light.
Step 4: Briefly dip ladyfingers into the strawberry syrup and create a tight layer in the bottom of a 9x13 dish.
Step 5: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then layer with half of the remaining sliced strawberries.
Step 6: Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
Step 7: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 8: Top with the rest of the fresh strawberries just before serving.
Notes
Ensure you use the hard Savoiardi ladyfingers for the best structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
