Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe

Strawberry Tiramisu is a dreamy, fruity twist on the classic dessert!

It’s light, creamy, and loaded with fresh strawberries, fluffy mascarpone, and soft ladyfingers soaked in sweet strawberry syrup.

What’s not to love?

This no-bake recipe is perfect for spring and summer, super easy to make, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

It’s a hit with kids because of the strawberries and cream, and adults love it too—it feels fancy, but it’s surprisingly simple.

Let’s dive in!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

1 lb (16 oz) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup strawberry preserves or jam
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice (or use lemon juice for a tangier twist)
8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temp)
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 package (about 24) ladyfingers (savoiardi)
Optional: Fresh mint leaves and powdered sugar for garnish

Pro Tips

Pick the juiciest strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries will make your dessert extra flavorful.
Keep your cream cold: For the fluffiest whipped cream, make sure your heavy cream is super cold before whipping.
Dip quickly: Don’t soak the ladyfingers for too long—they’ll fall apart. A quick dip is all you need.
Chill well: Let the tiramisu chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better!) to let the flavors meld.
Make it kid-friendly: Swap the orange juice with milk if you want to avoid any citrus flavor for the little ones.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or hand whisk
Spatula
8×8-inch glass or ceramic dish
Small saucepan
Sifter for powdered sugar

Substitutions & Variations

Mascarpone Swap: Use cream cheese if you can’t find mascarpone, but mascarpone is more authentic!
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free ladyfingers.
Berry Variations: Swap strawberries for raspberries or a mix of berries.
Alcoholic Version: Add a splash of Grand Marnier or strawberry liqueur to the dipping syrup for a grown-up twist.

Make-Ahead Tips

This dessert tastes even better the next day! Assemble it a day ahead and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.

Instructions

1. Make the Strawberry Syrup

Combine the strawberry preserves, water, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the preserves dissolve into a smooth syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.

2. Whip the Cream

In a mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, stir the mascarpone to loosen it, then gently fold it into the whipped cream until smooth.

3. Dip and Layer

Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled strawberry syrup and arrange them in a single layer in your dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture on top, then add a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and finish with strawberries on top.