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Square slice of white chocolate raspberry tiramisu with layers of ladyfingers, raspberry filling, and whipped cream on a white plate.

White Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu


  • Author: Samantha Brooks
  • Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This White Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu is a refreshing, fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert. Instead of coffee and cocoa, this version features layers of tender ladyfingers soaked in a sweet orange syrup, tart raspberries, and a luscious white chocolate mascarpone cream. With its beautiful red and white layers and creamy texture, this no-bake dessert is an elegant centerpiece for holidays, showers, or summer gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale

Raspberry Layer

  • 21 oz frozen raspberries, thawed and drained (reserve juice if possible, though recipe uses fruit)
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar

Soaking Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup Triple Sec or orange liqueur
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Mascarpone Cream Filling

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 20 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assembly

  • 10 oz ladyfinger biscuits (about 2 packages)
  • 2 oz white chocolate, finely grated

Instructions

Macerate the Raspberries
Place the thawed and drained raspberries in a bowl and toss them with 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Let them sit and macerate (release juices) while you prepare the filling.

Make the Syrup
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/3 cup hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the Triple Sec (or orange liqueur) and the 1/2 cup cold water. Set this dipping syrup aside.

Cook the Yolks
Fill the bottom pot of a double boiler with an inch of water and bring to a simmer. In the top bowl, combine the 6 egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Cook over the simmering water for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot. Be careful not to let the eggs scramble.

Whip the Mascarpone Base
Remove the yolk mixture from the heat. Using an electric mixer, whip the yolks until they are thick and pale lemon-colored. Add the room temperature mascarpone cheese and beat until combined and smooth.

Fold in Cream
In a separate clean bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone/yolk mixture until smooth and uniform.

Assemble First Layer
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the prepared syrup (just a quick dunk, do not soak) and line the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. You may need to trim biscuits to fit. Spoon half of the macerated raspberries (and their juices) evenly over the ladyfingers.

Add Cream and Chocolate
Spread half of the mascarpone cream filling over the raspberries. Top with half of the finely grated white chocolate.

Repeat and Finish
Repeat the layers with the remaining dipped ladyfingers, the remaining raspberries, and the remaining cream filling. Smooth the top and sprinkle with the remaining grated white chocolate.

Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the ladyfingers to soften into a cake-like texture.

Notes

Room Temperature Cheese: It is vital that your mascarpone is at room temperature before mixing. If it is cold, it will not blend smoothly with the yolks and may result in a lumpy filling.

Dipping Technique: Work quickly when dipping the ladyfingers. A quick 1-second dip per side is enough. If they soak too long, the dessert will become soggy and watery.

Grating Chocolate: For fluffy, snow-like chocolate shavings, freeze your white chocolate bar for 10 minutes before grating it with a microplane or fine grater.

Alcohol-Free Version: To make this non-alcoholic, swap the Triple Sec for an equal amount of orange juice or water mixed with a teaspoon of orange extract.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 215mg

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