Easy, No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu (video)
A beautiful and delicious no-bake strawberry dessert! My easy strawberry tiramisu is made with lady finger cookies soaked in strawberry puree, layered with fluffy and creamy whipped cream filling and diced strawberries. The top is covered in freeze-dried strawberry powder for even more strawberry flavor! This incredible no-bake dessert is perfect for any special occasion!
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Ingredients for Easy Strawberry Tiramisu
Here are my tips for the main ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious strawberry tiramisu at home! Find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
- Strawberries – fresh strawberries will work best for this recipe. If using frozen berries, completely thaw them first, then use them in the recipe. Wash and dry fresh berries before using.
- Cream Cheese – soften the cheese at room temperature before preparing the filling. You can also use mascarpone cheese for this recipe; use it cold out of the refrigerator.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – make sure the cream is very well chilled for the best results!
- Lady Finger Cookies – use firm and crispy cookies for the best results. I get mine on Amazon or at Whole Foods.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries – an optional topping for this strawberry tiramisu. If you don’t have these, simply top the dessert with more berries.
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Preparing Strawberries for Tiramisu
Before getting started on this easy strawberry tiramisu recipe, you’ll need to prepare the strawberries. If using frozen berries, thaw them completely beforehand.
- Wash and dry the berries first, then divide into three different parts.
- Measure out 1 cup of chopped strawberries, then use a fork or a potato masher and crush the berries into a puree. Set this aside for the filling.
- Measure out 4 cups of chopped strawberries and place them into a food processor or blender. Puree the berries until they are completely smooth. Pour this puree into a shallow casserole dish and set aside.
- Last, finely dice 5 cups of strawberries for the filling. Keep these covered and set aside.
Preparing the Creamy Tiramisu Filling
Once you have the strawberries prepared, it’s time to work on the filling!
- For the whipped cream filling, begin with softened cream cheese. Place the cheese into a large mixing bowl. Use a mixer to beat the cheese for a few minutes until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Next, add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix again for a few minutes until the mixture is creamy.
- Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the cheese mixture and beat until combined and creamy. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream and beat again.
- Once the cheese and cream are well combined, switch to a whisk attachment on the mixer and whisk until stiff and fluffy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- Last, fold in the 1 cup of crushed strawberries into the cream, folding the berries in gently with a spatula.
How to Make Strawberry Tiramisu
With the berries and the filling ready to go, it’s time to assemble this delicious strawberry dessert!
- This dessert can be assembled in a trifle bowl, a casserole dish, or into individual serving cups.
- To assemble the dessert, start with the cookies. Place 4 to 5 cookies into the prepared strawberry puree, turning them and coating them all over in the puree. Make sure they are very well coated! Arrange the cookies in a single layer into your dish of choice.
- Next, add a generous amount (2 to 3 cups) of the whipped cream filling. Spread it evenly to the edges of the dish with a small spatula or spoon.
- Next, add a generous amount of diced strawberries over the cream, about 1 ½ cups.
- Repeat this process, layering the cookies with the cream and strawberries until the dish is filled almost to the top. Add any remaining whipped cream over the top and use an offset spatula to level off the top.
Garnishing the Tiramisu
For garnishing the top: place the freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor or blender and pulse into a fine powder. Using a small, fine-mesh strainer/sifter, sift the strawberry powder over the top of the tiramisu. Add sliced strawberries along the edges to garnish.
If you don’t have freeze-dried berries, simply garnish the top with sliced or whole strawberries.
Serving Suggestions for Strawberry Tiramisu
Place the strawberry tiramisu into the refrigerator to set overnight, or for at least 8 hours. This will give the cookies time to soften and for the dessert to set.
Use a large spoon to scoop the tiramisu into each serving bowl. Top each serving with additional diced strawberries, if desired.
More Recipes to Try!
Enjoyed this easy and delicious dessert recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!
- Easy Pistachio Tiramisu – one of my favorite desserts! A delicious combination of pistachios, coffee, and cream!
- Easy Peach Tiramisu – the ultimate peachy summer dessert with loads of sweet summer peaches!
- Raspberry Paris-Brest – creamy, fruity, fluffy, and so delicious! Puff pastry filled with whipped cream, raspberry sauce, and berries!
- Limoncello Lemon Tiramisu – a great choice for summertime! This lemony dessert is super easy to make!
- Classic Tiramisu – creamy mascarpone filling layered with coffee and cookies.
- Strawberry Shortcake Cake – an incredible combination of vanilla cake with whipped cream and strawberries!
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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 10 cups strawberries, divided
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened at room temp
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- zest from 1 lemon
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream, well-chilled
- 48-60 pieces ladyfinger cookies, hard, crispy variety
- 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
Preparing the Strawberries:
- Wash and dry the berries first, then divide into three different parts.
- Measure out 1 cup of chopped strawberries, then use a fork or a potato masher and crush the berries into a puree. Set this aside for the filling.
- Measure out 4 cups of chopped strawberries and place them into a food processor or blender. Puree the berries until they are completely smooth. Pour this puree into a shallow casserole dish and set aside.
- Last, finely dice 5 cups of strawberries for the filling. Keep these covered and set aside.
Preparing the Filling:
- For the whipped cream filling, begin with softened cream cheese. Place the cheese into a large mixing bowl. Use a mixer to beat the cheese for a few minutes until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Next, add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix again for a few minutes until the mixture is creamy.
- Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the cheese mixture and beat until combined and creamy. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream and beat again.
- Once the cheese and cream are well combined, switch to a whisk attachment on the mixer and whisk until stiff and fluffy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- Last, fold in the 1 cup of crushed strawberries into the cream, folding the berries in gently with a spatula.
Assembling the Dessert:
- This dessert can be assembled in a trifle bowl, a casserole dish, or into individual serving cups.
- To assemble the dessert, start with the cookies. Place 4 to 5 cookies into the prepared strawberry puree, turning them and coating them all over in the puree. Make sure they are very well coated! Arrange the cookies in a single layer into your dish of choice.
- Next, add a generous amount (2 to 3 cups) of the whipped cream filling. Spread it evenly to the edges of the dish with a small spatula or spoon.
- Next, add a generous amount of diced strawberries over the cream, about 1 ½ cups.
- Repeat this process, layering the cookies with the cream and strawberries until the dish is filled almost to the top. Add any remaining whipped cream over the top and use an offset spatula to level off the top.
Garnishing the Tiramisu:
- For garnishing the top: place the freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor or blender and pulse into a fine powder. Using a small, fine-mesh strainer/sifter, sift the strawberry powder over the top of the tiramisu. Add sliced strawberries along the edges to garnish.
- If you don’t have freeze-dried berries, simply garnish the top with sliced or whole strawberries.
Serving Suggestions:
- Place the strawberry tiramisu into the refrigerator to set overnight, or for at least 8 hours. This will give the cookies time to soften and for the dessert to set.
- Use a large spoon to scoop the tiramisu into each serving bowl. Top each serving with additional diced strawberries, if desired.
Amazing!! This dessert is such a treat! So creamy and fruity! Thank you for sharing!
That’s wonderful to hear! I’m so happy you loved the dessert!
Hi Tatyana, such a beautiful dessert 😍 I want to make it next Saturday, but I’m wondering for how many people this recipe is? Thanks for sharing a great recipe. Best wishes from Rose 😊
Hi Rose! This recipe makes approximately 12 cups of dessert. I usually do about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup per serving, so this will be great for up to 20 people depending on how much you serve.
Thank you so much for trusting my recipes! I hope this one is a huge hit!
Hi Tatyana 🤗
Thank you so much for your reply, I appreciate it very much. I think this recipe will be exactly enough for my family to enjoy 🤩 I will make it at Easter when the family comes together, and I’m sure it will be a huge hit 😍 Have a great day and greetings from Norway 😍👋