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Fresh Raspberry Tiramisu

Fresh Raspberry Tiramisu

Emily
A no‑bake creamy dessert layered with raspberry‑soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and homemade raspberry jam. Perfect as an easy fruity cake recipe or a show‑stopping birthday dessert.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 6 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • 9x9 inch baking dish or similar
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g mascarpone cheese cold
  • 120 g powdered sugar about 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • 480 ml heavy cream cold
  • 500 g fresh raspberries divided, about 4 cups
  • 100 g granulated sugar for jam and syrup
  • 120 ml water
  • 25 count ladyfinger cookies Savoiardi, full recipe quantity
  • fresh raspberries and lemon slices for decoration optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 250 g raspberries with 50 g granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens into a jam. Cool slightly, then refrigerate until cold.
  • In a small saucepan, mix the remaining 50 g sugar with 120 ml water and a handful of raspberries. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook 2–3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is fragrant. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing down to extract all the syrup, then let it cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat 450 g mascarpone cheese with 120 g powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add the cold heavy cream and whip on medium until the mixture is thick and holds soft peaks, being careful not to over‑whip.
  • Spread a thin layer of the mascarpone cream along the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled raspberry syrup for 2–3 seconds per side, then arrange them in a single layer over the cream.
  • Spread half of the remaining mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers, then add a generous layer of the cooled raspberry jam. Repeat the layers: syrup‑dipped ladyfingers, cream, and more jam. Finish with a final layer of cream and press lightly so the layers settle.
  • Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight. Top with additional fresh raspberries and a few lemon slices just before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold mascarpone and cream so the filling stays airy and not heavy.
  • Dip the ladyfingers quickly into the syrup—about 2–3 seconds per side—to avoid oversoaking.
  • Let the tiramisu rest overnight; it tastes even better after the flavors have fully developed.
  • For an easy dessert idea for one, use individual glasses or small ramekins and layer accordingly.
Keyword Fresh Raspberry Tiramisu