Description
A luxurious twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring layers of creamy mascarpone and tart cranberry, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry juice and fresh cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Dip ladyfinger cookies briefly in the cranberry mixture and layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then add another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with additional cranberries if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, adjust the sugar in the mascarpone mixture.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Substitute ladyfingers with sponge cake if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Luxe Cranberry Tiramisu, festive dessert, holiday dessert, tiramisu recipe