Strawberry Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a coffee-flavoured no-bake Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. This recipe has been adapted into a fruity flavoured desert and named it as Strawberry Tiramisu.  Strawberry Tiramisu is a fresh and fruity desert for those who love strawberries. This is very eye-catching, easy to make and incredibly delicious. For best results, use fresh strawberries.

(serves 4)

Ingredients

4 medium sized egg yolks 

1/2 cup white sugar

1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream(cold)

250g (1 1/4 cup) mascarpone cheese (room temperature)*

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 packs of lady fingers (depends on the tray size)

200g (1 cup) of fresh strawberry plus extra for garnishing

Directions

1. In a double boiler, combine egg yolks, sugar and milk and whisk constantly for around 10 minutes until the mixture is very smooth and pale. Set aside and let it cool completely. 
   
2. Meanwhile blend strawberries with 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp sugar and aside. 
   
3. Then take another bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, 1 tbsp sugar and vanilla and beat in medium to high speed until you get stiff peaks. ( be careful not to over beat too long as you we will end up getting butter)
   
   
4. Add in the softened mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream and fold to incorporate. Then add in the cooled egg mixture and fold gently. (Do not over mix. The mixture should not be liquid or too stiff.) 
   
5. Finally Assemble the tiramisu.Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture to the base of the dish and then spread the sponge fingers soaked in strawberry juice. End the layer with cream mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight is best. When serving decorate with sliced fresh strawberries. Enjoy!
   

Notes:

• Cream cheese can be used to substitute Mascarpone cheese.
• This desert can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 days. 
• Freeze for 10 minutes before serving for neat slicing.