Description
A refreshing, creamy, no-bake dessert featuring layered ladyfingers soaked in blueberry sauce and a light mascarpone filling, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
For the mascarpone cream filling
- 1 cup Mascarpone, cold (For a rich creamy base)
- 1 cup Heavy cream, cold (To whip into the filling)
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (For smooth sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt (Enhances sweetness)
For soaking and layering
- 24 pieces Ladyfingers (savoiardi) (The crisp kind works best)
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries (Frozen can be used for sauce if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Optional for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (Optional but enhances flavor)
- 1 cup Blueberry sauce (Prepared beforehand)
For optional shortcut
- 1/2 cup Blueberry jam (If you want a shortcut boost)
Instructions
Prepare the blueberry sauce
- In a small saucepan, add 2 cups blueberries, 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until berries burst.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir it in during the last minute of cooking.
- Let the sauce cool before layering.
Make the mascarpone cream
- Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, just until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently.
Assemble the tiramisu
- Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cream in the bottom of an 8×8 inch dish.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in blueberry syrup or cooled sauce, then line them in the dish.
- Spoon blueberry sauce over the ladyfingers and add a generous layer of mascarpone cream.
- Repeat the layers: ladyfingers, blueberry sauce, mascarpone cream.
- Finish with a final layer of mascarpone cream and swirl extra blueberry sauce on top.
Chill
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold for better texture and flavor. Avoid over-soaking the ladyfingers to prevent a soggy dessert. Customize with lemon zest for brightness or add a splash of limoncello for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian, Summer