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Vegan Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe

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A luscious and refreshing vegan take on the classic Italian dessert, Strawberry Tiramisu layers homemade vegan ladyfingers with a rich coconut cream mascarpone and vibrant strawberry confit. This dairy-free version uses fresh strawberries cooked into a thick syrup, combined with vegan cream cheese and whipped coconut cream to create a creamy, fruity dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Vegan Ladyfingers Base

  • ½ batch vegan ladyfingers (or vegan cookies or vegan graham crackers)

Strawberry Confit

  • 400 g fresh strawberries
  • 120 g cane sugar (or superfine/caster/brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
  • 50 ml water

Vegan Mascarpone

  • 700 g coconut whipping cream
  • 400 g vegan cream cheese
  • 70 g sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 1 vanilla pod (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract)
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry powder (or freeze-dried strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegan ladyfingers: Make or prepare the vegan ladyfingers ahead of time if not using store-bought vegan cookies or graham crackers, ensuring they are ready to use for layering.
  2. Make the strawberry confit: Wash and hull the strawberries, then place them in a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until the strawberries soften but still hold their shape.
  3. Separate strawberry syrup: Pass the cooked strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to separate the strawberries from the syrup, collecting the syrup in the saucepan.
  4. Thicken the syrup: Whisk cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the strawberry syrup in the pan. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes, whisking continuously until thickened to prevent burning.
  5. Combine strawberries with syrup: Remove from heat and fold the whole strawberries back into the thickened syrup. Allow to cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  6. Whip the coconut cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the coconut whipping cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This can also be done manually with a whisk, though it will take longer.
  7. Prepare the vegan mascarpone base: Scrape seeds from the vanilla pod and add to a large bowl with vegan cream cheese and sweetened condensed coconut milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  8. Fold coconut cream into vegan cream cheese: Gently fold the whipped coconut cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use, then transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle.
  9. Assemble the tiramisu: In an 8×8 inch dish, lay down a layer of ladyfingers trimmed to size as needed. Brush or spoon some strawberry confit over the ladyfingers, then pipe a layer of vegan mascarpone on top. Repeat with a second layer of ladyfingers.
  10. Add topping layers: Spoon the remaining strawberry confit, including some whole strawberries, over the second layer of ladyfingers. Pipe the remaining mascarpone on top and dust the surface evenly with strawberry powder.
  11. Chill to set: Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and meld the flavors before serving.
  12. Storage instructions: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best quality, consume within two days.

Notes

  • Vegan ladyfingers can be homemade or substituted with store-bought vegan cookies or graham crackers.
  • If vanilla pod is unavailable, vanilla bean paste or extract can be used as a substitute.
  • For thicker consistency, ensure continuous whisking while cooking cornstarch mixture to prevent lumps or burning.
  • Strawberry powder enhances the fresh strawberry flavor and adds an attractive finishing touch.
  • Chilling for 2 hours is essential for the tiramisu to set properly and for flavors to meld.
  • Consume within two days for optimal freshness and texture.

Keywords: vegan tiramisu, strawberry dessert, vegan mascarpone, dairy-free tiramisu, vegan ladyfingers, strawberry confit, coconut cream dessert

Find it online: https://foodiecara.com/vegan-strawberry-tiramisu-recipe/