Tiramisu is Italian for “pick me up”, and apropos name for this delectable dessert treat. There are a variety of adaptations using all types of berries. This quick variation is for making a Tiramisu using strawberries.
Strawberry Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh and strawberries
- 16 ozs mascarpone cheese
- 2 packages of lady fingers
- 2 containers of Cool Whip, the extra rich variety
- 2 to 4 ounces strawberry liqueur, rum or Marsala wine
Directions
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Clean and slice strawberries.
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Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan with lady fingers.
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Sprinkle the liqueur, rum or Marsala wine sparingly over the the lady fingers saving half for the next layer.
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Mix 1 container of the Cool Whip with the mascarpone cheese until blended.
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Spread half of cheese mixture over the lady fingers.
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Top with strawberries.
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Add next layer of lady fingers sprinkled with liqueur, rum or wine.
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Spread remaining cheese mixture and layer with strawberries.
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Top with second container of Cool Whip topped with remaining strawberries.
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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