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Blackberry Tiramisu Dessert

A no-bake layered dessert combining creamy mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a vibrant blackberry compote.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Layer
  • 2 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Mascarpone Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Assembly
  • 1 cup brewed espresso cooled
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Serving dish or glasses

Method
 

  1. Cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened; cool completely.
  2. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
  3. Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
  5. Dip ladyfingers briefly into espresso.
  6. Layer ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and blackberry compote in dish.
  7. Repeat layers and finish with mascarpone.
  8. Chill at least 4 hours before serving; dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.