Quick Strawberry and Apricot Tiramisu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16
Quick and delicious Strawberry and Apricot Tiramisu recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

210 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 fresh eggs
1 pinch sugar
100 g caster sugar
1 vanilla pod
250 g mascarpone
350 g strawberries
3 tablespoons kirsch
30 sponge cake fingers
4 ripe apricots
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped hazelnuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
409
Sugar
25g
Fat
19g
This Quick Strawberry and Apricot Tiramisu is a delightful dessert that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. The combination of light sponge fingers, fluffy mascarpone cream, and fresh fruit creates a perfect summertime dessert. Not only is it quick to assemble and require no baking, but it also tastes fantastic, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It really is a fantastic and easy recipe that can elevate any spring or summer meal.

Instructions

1.Separate egg whites and yolks in two mixing bowls.
2.Whisk egg whites with a pinch of sugar until they form stiff peaks.
3.In the other bowl whisk egg yolks with 100g caster sugar and vanilla pod seeds until mixture becomes creamy and light.
4.Add 250g of mascarpone into the egg yolk mixture and mix well.
5.Mix 3 tablespoons kirsch with 3 tablespoons of water in a shallow bowl.
6.Dip sponge fingers one by one in the kirsch mixture, making sure both sides are soaked.
7.Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cream over the bottom of a serving dish.
8.Begin to layer the soaked sponge fingers over the cream.
9.Cut the apricots into small cubes and mix with chopped strawberries.
10.Spread half of the fruit mixture over the layer of sponge fingers.
11.Cover with another layer of the mascarpone cream.
12.Repeat the layers of soaked sponge fingers, fruit mixture and cream until you use all the ingredients.
13.Finish with a layer of cream on top and decorate with the remaining fruit mixture and chopped hazelnuts.
14.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours before serving.

PROS

This dessert is quick to assemble, requires no baking and is perfect for any occasion.

It is delicious and light, with a lovely balance of fruit and mascarpone flavors.

CONS

The tiramisu should be consumed quite soon after making, as the fruit will begin to release its juices and make the biscuits soggy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it does contain some beneficial vitamins and minerals. Apricots are a good source of vitamin C, while strawberries contain high levels of antioxidants and are thought to help with digestion.

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