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Strawberry Tiramisu

This Strawberry Tiramisu takes the basics of the traditional tiramisu and turns it on its head by using fresh strawberries!
Prep Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, no-bake

Ingredients

For the strawberries:

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries tops removed and sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

For the filling:

  • 8 ounce package cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons strawberry preserves melted
  • 1 package lady fingers
  • ¼ cup orange juice

For the topping:

  • 16 ounce Cool Whip whipped topping thawed divided use
  • 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
  • fresh sliced strawberries for 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