Description
Luscious berry tiramisu trifle merges Italian classic with summer’s sweetest berries, creating a dreamy dessert that enchants taste buds. Creamy mascarpone layers and fresh fruit make this elegant treat perfect for celebrations and weekend indulgences you’ll savor to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 package ladyfingers (or sponge cake, cut into strips)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Liquid and Soaking Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup orange juice or berry juice
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
Garnish (Optional):
- Extra berries
- Mint leaves
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Macerate the berries by gently combining mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice, allowing the fruit to release natural juices for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Whip mascarpone cheese with heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until a smooth, velvety cream forms with soft, billowy peaks.
- Delicately dunk ladyfingers into orange or berry juice, ensuring a quick and light soaking to prevent soggy texture.
- Create the first foundation layer in a trifle dish or individual glasses by arranging the juice-moistened ladyfingers in a uniform pattern.
- Generously spread a luxurious layer of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, covering them completely and evenly.
- Spoon the macerated berry mixture atop the cream layer, distributing the vibrant fruit and its juices uniformly.
- Repeat the layering process – ladyfingers, cream, and berries – building upward until the container reaches its capacity.
- Conclude the layering with a final lavish layer of mascarpone cream, ensuring a pristine and elegant surface.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh whole berries, delicate mint leaves, and a light, elegant dusting of powdered sugar for visual appeal.
Notes
- Boost the berry flavor by macerating them longer, which intensifies their natural sweetness and creates more syrupy juice.
- Prevent soggy ladyfingers by quickly dipping them in juice – just a second on each side ensures they absorb liquid without becoming mushy.
- Customize the dessert for dietary needs by using gluten-free ladyfingers or replacing mascarpone with dairy-free cream cheese alternatives for lactose-sensitive guests.
- Elevate the presentation by layering in clear glasses to showcase the colorful berry and cream layers, making the dessert visually stunning and Instagram-worthy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg