Strawberry Tiramisu

Albo Stefanucci - Owner of Ristorante 13 Gobbi for Tuscan Women Cook
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert. Developed by the renowned Albo Stefanucci, owner of the celebrated Ristorante 13 Gobbi, this dessert combines the lusciousness of ripe strawberries with the creamy layers of mascarpone and fruit-soaked ladyfingers. The result is a refreshing and indulgent treat that perfectly complements the warmth of a summer day.
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Recipe and photo reprinted with permission of Tuscan Women Cook
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Course Desserts
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • hand or stand mixer
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

For The Strawberries

  • 2½ cups strawberries, chopped
  • ⅓ cup Alchermes liqueur, Fragoli wild strawberry liqueur or Chambord
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons rum
  • 1 cup orange juice

For The Cream

  • 5 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pound (500 grams) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 2½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 box dry ladyfingers, Note: Pavesini brand preferred.
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl add, chopped strawberries, ⅓ cup Alchermes liquor, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons rum, and 1 cup orange juice. Combine and set aside.
  • Using a hand or stand mixer, beat 5 egg yolks, ¾ cup sugar, mascarpone, and 2½ cups heavy cream on medium speed for 5 to 10 minutes, until creamy.
  • In a small bowl, strain the strawberries and keep the juice in a separate bowl. Dip the ladyfingers in the juice (a quick dip, you don’t want them to be soggy), and arrange cookies on bottom of a baking dish.
  • Cover with half the cream mixture, then cover with the chopped strawberries. Repeat cookies for another layer, and cover with remaining cream mixture. Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Note: Tiramisu can stay chilled for up to 2 days.

To Serve

  • Top with strawberries just before serving and dust with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!

    About the Author

    Albo Stefanucci's strawberry tiramisu is featured in Coleen Kirnan's cookbook Tuscan Women Cook - Nonnas. Memories. Recipes.
     
    Coleen Kirnan
    Imagine having a best friend in Tuscany who knows all the best places to cook, dine, and shop, is on a first name basis with the best gelato makers and has exclusive access to the most spectacular vineyards where they’ll set up personal wine tastings just for you. This friend is also a master travel planner, who takes every travel detail off your plate and creates an insider’s Italian itinerary filled with friendly, knowledgeable tour guides,
    translators, drivers, and private cooking classes only a local resident could access.
    That friend is Coleen Kirnan, the owner and host of Tuscan Women Cook. With her infectious smile, contagious joy, and years of business experience and knowledge, Coleen creates a memorable travel and culinary experience for every guest who books a week with Tuscan Women Cook. An avid entertainer and cook, Coleen provides everything for her guests, from shopping expeditions, spa days, and golf outings for those
    When not hosting Tuscan Women Cook in Montefollonico, Coleen lives in Southern California with her family. With their
    enthusiastic blessing, Coleen embraced the idea of forging a business in Italy that encompasses all her favorite pursuits.