Description
This White Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu is a refreshing and elegant twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of ladyfingers soaked in a homemade raspberry syrup are paired with a luscious mascarpone cream infused with melted white chocolate. Finished with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings, this make-ahead dessert is perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur (optional)
Mascarpone Cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted
Assembly
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
- White chocolate shavings, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Make Raspberry Syrup: In a saucepan, combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, and stir in raspberry liqueur if using. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Prepare Mascarpone Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then carefully fold in the melted white chocolate, ensuring the mixture remains light and airy.
- Assemble: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled raspberry syrup, ensuring they are moistened but not soggy. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of your serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Chill & Serve: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Before serving, garnish the tiramisu with fresh raspberries, white chocolate shavings, and optional fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For best results, use chilled heavy cream to achieve perfect whipped peaks.
- If raspberry liqueur is omitted, you can add a tablespoon of raspberry juice or simply skip it.
- The dessert tastes even better after refrigerating overnight as the flavors deepen.
- Ladyfingers absorb the syrup quickly, so dip them swiftly to avoid sogginess.
- White chocolate should be melted gently over a double boiler to prevent burning.
