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Blackberry Tiramisu

A delightful no-bake dessert layered with syrup-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone filling, infused with the fresh flavors of blackberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 4 cups blackberries Use ripe, fragrant blackberries for best results.
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup sugar For syrup.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Filling
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese Chilled for best results.
  • ¾ cup blackberry syrup Chilled, reserved from the other ingredients.
  • ¾ cup sugar For filling.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Other Ingredients
  • 1 package Savoiardi ladyfingers Approximately 24 pieces.

Method
 

Prepare the Blackberry Syrup
  1. In a saucepan, simmer the blackberries and water, mashing the berries to extract juice.
  2. Strain the mixture to remove seeds and return the juice to the pan.
  3. Add sugar and lemon juice, then boil and simmer until thickened. Chill completely.
Make the Filling
  1. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, beat mascarpone with sugar, vanilla, and chilled blackberry syrup until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
Assemble the Tiramisu
  1. Dip ladyfingers in blackberry syrup and layer them in a baking dish.
  2. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  3. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then top with the remaining mascarpone.
  4. Optionally, use a piping bag for the top layer.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Let the tiramisu sit at cool room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh blackberries or syrup. Suitable to pair with coffee, sweet tea, or sparkling wine.