Summer Dessert

Who doesn’t like Italian desserts?

Our new favourite sweet delicacy from Italy

Who makes the best dessert? Yes, correct! The Italians…

And what is the best Italian dessert? Of course, TIRAMISU!

How about this delicacy with a summer twist? No worries, we got you covered.

Fancy devouring our new favourite dessert by this poolside?

Here comes the recipe (courtesy of Giallo Zafferano ):

Tiramisù alle fragole

This Tiramisu gets its summerly flavour from strawberries instead of coffee!

What you need for the mascarpone creme:

• 400 gr Mascarpone

• 50 gr Water

• 3 egg yolks

• 20 gr caster sugar for the syrup

What you need for the Strawberry Topping:

• 400 gr Strawberries

• 20 gr Sugar

• 20 gr Lemon juice

• 8 Ladyfingers

• 12 Strawberries for decoration

Preparation:

1. To make the strawberry tiramisu, wash the strawberries and then remove the stalks, then cut them into round them and pour them into a bowl, add the 20 g caster sugar.

2. Also add 20 g of lemon juice, then stir and allow the strawberries to macerate until

   until used.

3. Pour 50 g water into a small saucepan and add 125 g sugar heating it over moderate heat.

4. Measure with a kitchen thermometer that the temperature reaches exactly 121°. It is preferable to use a thermometer for greater but if you do not have one, you can check when the syrup is ready if you see white bubbles on the surface.

5. When the thermometer reads about 115°, start working the egg yolks in a bowl with an electric beater.

6. Once the syrup has reached 121°, pour it slowly over the egg yolks, continuing to whisking until the mixture is light and frothy and completely cooled.

7. Pour the mascarpone into a bowl and add a little egg mixture initially, stirring vigorously with a whisk, then pour in the rest and mix until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mascarpone cream.

8. Leave it to harden in the refrigerator covered with foil for 30 minutes and meanwhile continue with the rest of the preparation.

9. Take the strawberries and strain them. Cut 1/3 of the strawberries into slices and pour into a tall glass, add the strained juice and blend everything with an immersion blender.

10. Pour the sauce into a large bowl and cut the ladyfingers in half or you can break them according to the size of your glasses or containers. Transfer the firmed cream into a piping bag.

11. Now you can compose your strawberry tiramisu by having the small bowl with the strawberry sauce in which to dip the ladyfingers: Take a glass of about 300 ml capacity, cover the bottom with a layer of cream, then place 1 half of a biscuit dipped in strawberry sauce, then a few pieces of strawberry.

12. Create two more layers of mascarpone cream as you did before, arranging the ladyfingers according to the size of the glass (you can use just one piece or even 1 ½ or two).

13. Finish with a layer of cream and decorate the surface with the strawberries set aside. The strawberry tiramisu is ready to be served!

Summer version: Strawberry Tiramisu

STORAGE

Keep the mascarpone cream for a maximum of 3-4 days well covered or closed in an airtight container and in the refrigerator.

The sauce can also be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days.

If you prefer, you can compose your strawberry tiramisu single portions and freeze them for about 1 month.

We have a private chef you can order to prepare you this summer dessert at LA VILLA.

Just let us know and be quick to book your spot at our classic Italian villa.