Berry Tiramisu
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Berry Tiramisu is a creamy no-bake dessert layered with ladyfingers, orange juice, fresh berries, and a smooth cream cheese filling. It has the chilled, layered feel of tiramisu, but with bright berry flavor and a lighter fruit-forward finish.
This is a great make-ahead dessert for spring and summer because it needs time to chill before serving. The ladyfingers soften in the refrigerator, the cream cheese filling sets, and the berries add freshness to every layer.
Why You’ll Love Berry Tiramisu
- No-bake berry dessert Great make-ahead dessert for parties
- Made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and fresh berries
- Uses orange juice instead of coffee
- Perfect for spring, summer, brunches, showers, and cookouts
- Easy to layer in a 10×7 baking dish
Ingredients You Need To Make Berry Tiramisu
- Ladyfingers: Use homemade ladyfingers or store-bought ladyfingers for the layers.
- Orange juice: This is used to quickly dip the ladyfingers and gives the dessert a bright citrus flavor.
- Cream cheese: Room temperature cream cheese makes the filling smooth and creamy.
- Egg yolks: Egg yolks add richness to the filling.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese filling.
- Heavy cream: Adds volume and helps create a creamy texture.
- Fresh raspberries: Add sweet-tart berry flavor.
- Fresh strawberries: Sliced strawberries add color, sweetness, and texture.
- Fresh blueberries: Blueberries round out the berry layers and make the dessert look beautiful.
How To Make Berry Tiramisu
- Add the sugar and egg yolks to a mixing bowl. Beat on high for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is pale yellow.
- In a separate bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese and heavy cream on high until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Add the orange juice to a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the orange juice and line the bottom of a 10×7 baking dish that is at least 2 inches deep.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers and spread evenly.
- Spread half of the fresh berries over the cream layer.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Pour the remaining cream mixture over the top and spread evenly.
- Place the dessert in the refrigerator to set for about 6 hours.
- Before serving, top with the remaining fresh berries.
Tips for the Best Berry Tiramisu
- Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing so the filling stays smooth.
- Dip the ladyfingers quickly. If they soak too long, the layers can become too soft.
- Use fresh berries when possible because frozen berries release more liquid.
- Chill for the full 6 hours so the layers can set.
- Use a 10×7 baking dish that is at least 2 inches deep
Can I Make Berry Tiramisu Ahead of Time?
Yes. Berry Tiramisu is a great make-ahead dessert because it needs time to chill. You can make it the night before and top it with the remaining fresh berries before serving.
How To Store Berry Tiramisu
Store Berry Tiramisu covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep it chilled until ready to serve.
Berry Tiramisu
Equipment
- 10×7 baking dish, at least 2 inches deep
Ingredients
- 1 batch of homemade ladyfingers (or 1 package store bought ladyfingers)
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (or marscaponse cheese)
- 16 ounces heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Add the sugar and egg yolks to a mixing bowl.
- Beat on high for about 5 minutes, or until pale yellow.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and heavy cream on high until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture and set aside.
- Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the orange juice and line the bottom of a 10×7 baking dish that is at least 2 inches deep.
- Pour half of the cream mixture on top and spread evenly.
- Spread half of the fresh berries over the cream layer.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Pour the remaining cream mixture on top and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for approximately 6 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator, top with the remaining fresh berries, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
- Dip the ladyfingers quickly so they do not become soggy.
- Fresh berries work best for this recipe.
- This recipe fits a 10×7 baking dish that is at least 2 inches deep.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can use homemade ladyfingers or store-bought ladyfingers in this recipe.
Yes. Use gluten-free ladyfingers if you need the dessert to be gluten-free.
This recipe uses cream cheese and heavy cream, so you would need dairy-free alternatives. The texture may be different depending on the products used.
Fresh berries work best. Frozen berries release more liquid and can make the tiramisu softer.
Yes. You can use another fruit juice that pairs well with berries, but orange juice gives this dessert a bright citrus flavor.
You can add a small splash of berry liqueur, orange liqueur, or amaretto to the orange juice if you want an adult version.
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