Description
Luscious berry tiramisu trifle delivers Italian dessert magic with layers of creamy mascarpone and fresh summer berries. Elegant spoons will dive into this chilled classic, revealing rich flavors that dance between sweet cream and tangy fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) organic heavy cream
Fruits and Berries:
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) blueberries
- 1 pound (454 grams) blackberries
- Juice of 2 lemons
Cake, Eggs, and Other Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) lady fingers
- 4 organic free-range egg yolks
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons honey (plus more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Basil leaves
- Lilac flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant berry sauce by simmering blackberries, blueberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, honey, and water in a small saucepan over low heat until blueberries burst.
- Strain the berry mixture, reserving the liquid and separating the solids, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with granulated sugar using a mixer until stiff, glossy peaks form, then refrigerate.
- Cream egg yolks with remaining sugar until smooth and pale, creating a silky base.
- Incorporate Mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture, blending until uniformly combined.
- Delicately fold chilled whipped cream into the Mascarpone base, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Divide the Mascarpone cream, folding strained berry solids into one portion to create a dual-toned mixture.
- Select serving vessels: either individual glasses or a single trifle dish.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers into the reserved berry liquid, creating a saturated base layer.
- Alternate layers of berry-infused and plain Mascarpone cream, building a visually appealing dessert.
- Chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries, delicate basil leaves, and optional lilac blossoms for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Strain berry sauce thoroughly to ensure a smooth, clear liquid for dipping ladyfingers without seed residue.
- Chill glasses or trifle dish beforehand to help layers set faster and maintain structural integrity.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers in berry sauce to prevent them from becoming soggy and maintaining a delicate texture.
- Consider using gluten-free ladyfingers or sponge cake for a celiac-friendly version of this dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg