This Strawberry Tiramisu takes the basics of the traditional tiramisu and turns it on its head by using fresh strawberries!
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, no-bake
Ingredients
For the strawberries:
1pintfresh strawberriestops removed and sliced
3Tablespoonssugar
1Tablespoonfresh lemon juice
For the filling:
8ouncepackage cream cheesesoftened to room temperature
½cupsifted powdered sugar
2teaspoonsstrawberry preservesmelted
1package lady fingers
¼cuporange juice
For the topping:
16ounceCool Whip whipped toppingthawed divided use
2teaspoonsstrawberry extract
fresh sliced strawberriesfor topping
Instructions
For the strawberries:
In a large bowl, add sliced strawberries, granulated sugar and lemon juice. Gently stir and set aside until juices develop.
For the filling:
In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and the melted strawberry preserves; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended and smooth.
Stir in one cup of the whipped dessert topping. Set aside.
Place ladyfingers in a small bowl and drizzle with orange juice.
For the topping:
In another bowl whisk together the rest of the whipped topping with strawberry extract. Set aside.
To assemble:
Spread half the cream cheese filling into the bottom of a 9×9 or 11×7 baking dish.
Follow with an even layer of half the lady fingers. Break them up as needed to make them fit.
Then add a layer of half the strawberries (with some juice) on top of the lady fingers.
Spread the rest of the cream cheese filling evenly on top of the strawberry layer.
Next, spread half the strawberry-flavored whipped topping on top of the cream cheese layer.
Evenly layer the rest of the lady fingers on top of the Cool Whip.
Then layer the rest of the strawberries and juice.
Finally, top with the rest of the strawberry flavored Cool Whip whipped topping.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or of at least 6 hours.
When ready to serve, top with fresh sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
Recipe from https://www.thecountrycook.net/strawberry-tiramisu/#recipe