Quick Strawberry and Apricot Tiramisu ππ
Overview:
This delightful creation, the Quick Strawberry and Apricot Tiramisu, is a burst of summer flavors in every bite, offering a tantalizing combination of strawberries, apricots, and creamy mascarpone cheese. With just a short preparation time and a couple of hours of chilling, you can present a dessert that embodies the essence of summer on your table.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 542.1
- Fat Content: 15.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 512.6mg
- Sodium Content: 192.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 85.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 53.8g
- Protein Content: 16.7g
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 100g caster sugar
- 1 vanilla pod
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 350g strawberries
- 3 tablespoons kirsch
- 30 sponge cake fingers
- 4 apricots
- 2 tablespoons hazelnuts
Instructions:
- Separate the egg whites and yolks.
- Whisk the egg whites: In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, incorporating a pinch of sugar to aid in stiffening.
- Prepare the yolk mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and caster sugar until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and creamy.
- Add vanilla essence: Split the vanilla pod, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the yolk mixture, infusing it with aromatic vanilla flavor.
- Incorporate mascarpone: Gradually whisk in the mascarpone cheese until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Fold in the egg whites: Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring it remains light and airy.
- Prepare the strawberry syrup: Blend a quarter of the strawberries until smooth, then transfer the puree to a wide shallow bowl. Add kirsch and dilute with water to create a thin syrup.
- Dip the sponge fingers: Quickly dip half of the sponge cake fingers into the strawberry syrup and arrange them at the bottom of a large bowl or deep glass dish.
- Layering: Spoon half of the mascarpone and egg mixture over the soaked sponge fingers, creating a luscious creamy layer.
- Repeat layering: Create a second layer by adding another set of syrup-dipped sponge fingers over the mascarpone cream.
- Finish with mascarpone: Spoon the remaining mascarpone cream over the second layer of sponge fingers, ensuring an even distribution.
- Chill: Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set perfectly.
- Prepare the toppings: Stone and quarter the apricots, and slice the remaining strawberries.
- Final touches: Before serving, arrange the sliced strawberries and apricots on top of the chilled tiramisu, and generously sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts for added crunch and flavor.
Enjoy Your Quick Strawberry and Apricot Tiramisu!
With its vibrant colors, creamy texture, and irresistible flavors, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and elevate any summer gathering or weeknight treat into a memorable culinary experience. Indulge in each spoonful of this delightful tiramisu, savoring the harmonious blend of strawberries, apricots, and mascarpone cheese. Cheers to sweet moments shared around the table! π₯
