Description

Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu is a delightful, no-bake layered dessert combining the fresh flavors of macerated strawberries, creamy whipped cream and cream cheese filling, and tender ladyfingers soaked in orange juice. This elegant dessert marries the classic elements of tiramisu with the bright, summery taste of strawberry shortcake, making it a perfect refreshing treat for warm weather or any occasion.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Mixture

1 pint (approximately 2 cups or 300 g) sliced fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons (38 g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice

Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened, full-fat recommended
2 teaspoons (10 ml) strawberry preserves, melted
1 ½ cups (360 ml) whipped cream, homemade preferred
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (quantity not explicitly stated, approximately 1/3 cup for sweetness)

Other Ingredients

1 package (approx. 24 ladyfingers or 200 g) ladyfingers
¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice

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Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to mix and let the mixture sit uncovered for about 10 minutes. This allows the strawberries to release their juices and form a flavorful syrup while softening slightly.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and free of lumps. In a separate bowl, whisk the whipped cream along with pure vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, gently and slowly to maintain a light and airy texture, resulting in a smooth, fluffy, and silky filling.
Dip the Ladyfingers: Pour the orange juice into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the orange juice for one to two seconds per side, making sure they are just moist but not soggy. Immediately arrange them on the bottom of the serving dish to maintain texture.
Layer the Dessert: Lay a snug layer of the soaked ladyfingers evenly across the bottom of the dish. Spread a layer of cream cheese and whipped cream filling over the ladyfingers. Top this with a layer of the macerated strawberries, including some of their syrup for extra moisture and flavor. Repeat these layers—ladyfingers, cream filling, strawberries—until all ingredients are used, packing the layers tightly for a neat, appealing presentation.
Chill and Serve: Cover the assembled tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set for easier slicing. For faster service or longer storage, you can freeze the dessert wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to one month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

Use fresh and dry ladyfingers to avoid sogginess in the dessert.
Homemade whipped cream is preferred for best flavor and texture, but store-bought can be used if necessary.
The dessert needs at least 6 hours chilling to set properly; overnight chilling is best.
Freezing the dessert is a good option for storage and can be thawed overnight before serving.
Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the cream cheese filling to your preferred sweetness.