Description
Delight in this luscious White Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu, a no-bake Italian-American dessert that layers creamy mascarpone and melted white chocolate with fresh raspberries and raspberry puree-soaked ladyfingers, creating a perfectly balanced, elegant treat.
Ingredients
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Mascarpone Cream Mixture
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 24–30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups raspberry puree or seedless raspberry jam thinned with water
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- Extra white chocolate for shaving or garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, ensuring a light and airy base for the mascarpone mixture.
- Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the melted white chocolate. Mix gently until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Fold Whipped Cream into Mascarpone: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture carefully to maintain the airy texture, blending until fully incorporated and uniform.
- Dip Ladyfingers in Raspberry Puree: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the raspberry puree or thinned raspberry jam. Avoid soaking to prevent sogginess.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish or trifle bowl, covering evenly.
- Layer Mascarpone Cream and Raspberries: Spread half of the white chocolate mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers, then sprinkle half of the fresh raspberries on top.
- Second Layer Assembly: Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream, and then the remaining fresh raspberries layered evenly.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld and the dessert set. For best results, chill overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with extra white chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves if desired, adding a decorative and flavorful touch.
Notes
- For a richer and slightly boozy flavor, add a splash of raspberry liqueur to the raspberry puree before dipping the ladyfingers.
- If fresh raspberries are unavailable, frozen raspberries can be used both in the puree and for the topping; just thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Ensure not to soak the ladyfingers to maintain the dessert’s ideal texture.
