Blueberry Tiramisu

Ingredients

  • Blueberries: 1.5 pints, fresh, cleaned, and rinsed

  • Blueberry Jam: 1.5 cups

  • Lady Fingers: 1 pound

  • Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons

  • Lemon Zest: Zest of 1 lemon

  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

  • Granulated Sugar: 1 cup

  • Powdered Sugar: 1.5 cups

  • Mascarpone Cheese: 1 pound

  • Cream: 1.5 cups

  • Prosecco: 4-6 tablespoons (optional, can substitute with orange or lemon juice)

How to Prepare

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whip 1.5 cups of cream until soft peaks form.

  2. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue to whip until combined.

  3. Gently fold in 1 pound of mascarpone cheese until smooth. Set aside.

  4. In another bowl, combine 1.5 cups of blueberry jam with the zest of 1 lemon.

  5. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 4-6 tablespoons of Prosecco. Mix well. (Adjust the amount of Prosecco to taste).

  6. Take a large spoonful of the mascarpone mixture and spread it evenly on the bottom of your serving dish.

  7. Quickly dip each lady finger into the blueberry mixture (don’t soak too long) and place them in a single layer over the mascarpone mixture in the serving dish.

  8. Spread another layer of the mascarpone mixture over the lady fingers.

  9. Sprinkle a handful of fresh blueberries over the mascarpone layer.

  10. Repeat the layering process (lady fingers, mascarpone mixture, fresh blueberries) until you reach the top of the dish.

  11. Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.

  12. Remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares to serve.

  13. Garnish with additional fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.

    Enjoy your refreshing and delicious blueberry tiramisu!