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Strawberry Mille-Feuille Tiramisu

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emma Taylor

Italian Dessert Coffee

Strawberry Mille-Feuille Tiramisu

A creative twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining the layers of a mille-feuille pastry with the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese of tiramisu.

Strawberry Mille-Feuille Tiramisu

Ingredients:

  • 12 large ladyfingers
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Instructions:

Prepare the Coffee Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine the coffee and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.

Dip the Ladyfingers

Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee syrup for about 3-5 seconds on each side. They should be soft and pliable but not too wet.

Prepare the Mascarpone Cream

In a separate bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese with an electric mixer until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Assemble the Tiramisu

In a large serving dish or individual glasses, create a layer of ladyfingers. You may need to trim them to fit the size of your dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat the layers: coffee-dipped ladyfingers and then the remaining mascarpone cream.

Prepare the Strawberry Mille-Feuille Layers

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut into long rectangles that will fit on top of your tiramisu. Place a layer of sliced strawberries in the middle of each rectangle. Fold the pastry over the strawberries and press the edges together to seal.

Add the Mille-Feuille Layers

Place one of the mille-feuille layers on top of the second mascarpone cream layer. Repeat this process until you run out of ingredients or desired layers are achieved.

Serve

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the flavors and textures to meld together.

Tips: For a more intense coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee. To prevent the mascarpone cream from breaking when whipped, make sure the bowl is cold and the cream has been refrigerated first.