STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU

Welcome back food friends for another exciting episode of "LET'S COOK"

The blog that proves that anyone can learn how to make a great meal at a great price.

Today we are going to the DESERT Tray for one of the BEST deserts I have ever made.

I found this recipe on FOOD AND WINE DOT COM .

We served this dish to friends a few week ago, and they LOVED it.

So grab a refreshing Adult Beverage and come along for the ride.

INGREDIENTS

2 TBL Orange Liqueur

2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

1/8 tsp Kosher Salt

1 ½ LBS Fresh Strawberries (hulled and slices (4 Cups divided)

½ Cup PLUS 3 TBL granulated Sugar – divided

¼ Cup Strawberry Jam

4 Large Egg Yolks

1 ¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

1 (8 ounce) container Mascarpone Cheese

1 tsp Grated Orange Zest (one small orange )

1 (7 ounce) package of Ladyfingers (about 24)

Stir together the liqueur, vinegar, salt, 3 CUPS of the Strawberries,  and 3 TBL of the sugar in a medium bowl Let stand, stirring occasionally, until the berries release some juices, about 15 minutes.

Transfer half of the mixture into a blender, add the Strawberry Jam and process until smooth. (about one minute )

Stir the pureed mixture back into the remaining Strawberry mixture in the bowl and set aside.

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Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and remaining ½ Cup Sugar in a large bowl. Mix on High Speed until pale yellow and tripled in volume, about 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

In another large bowl mix the cream on medium high speed until soft peaks from, about one minute.

Add the Mascarpone and Orange Zest, and beat on Medium Speed until soft and billowy, about 20 seconds.

Fold the Mascarpone mixture into the egg Yolk mixture.

Spread about 2/3 Cups of the Strawberry mixture evenly in the bottom of a 8 inch square baking pan until completely coated.

Top with a single layer of Ladyfingers (about 8 total) gently turning the Ladyfingers in the Strawberry mixture until completely coated.

Repeat layers of Strawberry mixture, Ladyfingers, and Mascarpone mixture 2 times, ending with the Mascarpone mixture.

Cover and refrigerate until firm. (At least 8 hours or up to 12)

Decorate the top of the Tiramisu with reaming cup of Strawberries in

alternating single rows.

Serve immediately.

How was it ?????  

 F A N T A S T I C.  Off the hook....Shut the Front Door.

And it was super easy. You really need to give this one a try. 

The Ladyfingers evolved into a 'cake like" texture. The flavor of the cheese was NOT overwhelming.

This recipe goes into the "Let's make this again" category.

So, that a wrap this time. Another delicious recipe from Let's Cook.

So what's next ???? I have a cool Chicken dish we had last night, as well as a Stir Fry that I really enjoyed..... That's the next two episodes of Let's Cook.

See you then.

God Seed Mother Nature

Grover Cleveland sends his love.....