If you are looking for something to impress your guests this holiday, this Cranberry Tiramisu is the answer. Sweet lady fingers layered with fresh cranberries and mascarpone-custard!
While I’m typing out this recipe, it’s pouring outside and I have declared today as a lazy day where I shall not even be cooking. The only thing on my to do list is to stay curled up under the blanket researching places to visit & doing online holiday shopping.
One of the things I love about Fall is my favorite cool-weather fruit, cranberries! Growing up in Indonesia, we were not exposed to any cool-weather fruits, only tropical fruits. So when I moved here, I was lucky enough to be able to try different kind of fruits and vegetables, including cranberries. I first enjoyed cranberries a few years ago when I saw sugar coated cranberries. They were sweet and a bit sour, but they were delicious. Since then I always look forward to cranberry season.
Fresh cranberries are harvested between Labor Day and Halloween but they make their appearance from October through December. Here are quick tips to find good quality cranberries:
- Choose fresh, plump cranberries that are deep red in color. The darker they are, the more highly concentrated they are as they have the highest concentration of anthocranins.
- Firmness is a primary indicator so it is important to look into quite firm to touch cranberries.
- If you happen to have fresh cranberries, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 20 days. However, frozen cranberries may be kept for several years.
In order to satisfy my cravings and get ready for the holidays, I am making Cranberry Tiramisu. I’m using frozen fresh cranberries from Hurst Berry Farms. Aside from fresh tasty cranberries, they also carry kiwi berries that I turned into Lemon Almond Loaf Cake. This tiramisu is so easy to make and there’s no baking required. The sweet and tangy combination of this cranberry tiramisu is totally filled with holiday flavors! How is your holiday prep going? Are you excited for the new year?
Ingredients
- 2 packs of ladyfingers 24 biscuits
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup amaretto
- 12 oz. frozen fresh cranberries
- 2 tbs sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the cranberries, sugar, and water in a pot. Cook them together on medium high heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring the whole time until the mixture is thick. Set aside and let it cool in the fridge.
- In a top of double boiler, over boiling water, combine egg yolks and sugar under low heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring continuously. Set aside from heat and whip until thick.
- Add mascarpone and beat until combined.
- In a spring form pan, put down ladyfingers and then lightly brush with amaretto, just to get them wet. Arrange the lady fingers in the bottom of a baking dish. Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the lady fingers. Then spoon the cranberry over the mascarpone mixture. Repeat process with another layer of lady fingers and cream. Refrigerate the dessert 4 hours to let it all set firmly.
- Dust the top with dark cocoa by shaking it through a small sieve.
Dahlia says
YUM! This looks amazing!
Linda says
Thank you, DAHLIA! I hope you had a great holiday season 🙂
Emily says
So yummy! I love those cranberries in there. So festive and fun!
Linda says
Thank you, Emily! The cranberries surely made my holiday more festive 😉
Belle says
This looks really good! I’m going to have to try this!
One Awesome Momma
Linda says
Thank you, Belle. I hope you and your family will enjoy this recipe as much as I do 🙂
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
This looks delicious and so festive! Love that the cranberries are fresh.
Linda says
Thank you, Kimberly! Fresh fruits always make everything taste better 🙂
Leah says
This looks delicious and so perfect for the holiday season! Yum!
Linda says
Thank you, Leah! I agree with you. With its taste and color I don’t think I can enjoy my holiday season without this recipe 😉
Jessica Sheppard says
Cranberry Tiramisu?! Looks super yummy. Hope mine turns out as beautiful as yours. Excited to make this recipe for the holidays!
Linda says
Thank you, Jessica! I’m confident that you will do great with this recipe 😉
Nadine Cathleen says
This looks amazing and doesn’t seem too difficult to make.. Good idea 🙂
Linda says
Thank you, Nadine! Enjoy this recipe 🙂
Baia says
looks yummy! defiantely trying this out
Linda says
Thank you, Baia! Enjoy! 🙂
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a great idea for holiday entertaining!
Linda says
Thank you, Renee!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This is so genius!
Linda says
Thank you, Jocelyn!
Cathy says
Mmm, so delicious!! Can’t wait to try the recipe–sharing to Pinterest. Thanks!
Linda says
Thank you, Cathy!
Sarah says
These look gorgeous and delicious!
Linda says
Thank you, Sarah!
Jae | Dreaming of Leaving says
Cranberries are my fave and no-bake is perfect! Great recipe 🙂 xo
Linda says
Thank you, Jae! This recipe is also perfect for entertaining friends with last minute preparation 🙂
The Southern Thing says
This looks so good! I love tiramisu!
Linda says
Thank you! Tiramisu is also one of my favorite desserts 🙂
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
Cranberry? Yes Please! These are so darling!
Linda says
Thank you, Lane & Holly! The tiramisu looks more colorful and very refreshing 🙂
Molly says
These are such pretty little treats! And I love that there is no baking required. Must try these during the holidays!
Molly | Hey There Sunshine
Linda says
Thank you, Molly! I hope you had a chance to try this recipe over the holidays 🙂
ashley says
This sounds (and looks!) absolutely delicious. Yum! Definitely saving to make soon
Linda says
Thank you, Ashley! Enjoy this recipe 🙂
Bella says
Okay this looks and sounds so good! I love cranberries.
Linda says
Thank you, Bella! Glad we are on the same boat 🙂
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
I love cranberry. This is creative!
Linda says
Thank you, Megan! I hope you like it 🙂
David @ Spiced says
I seriously love tiramisu…it’s one of my favorite desserts of all time! But I’ve never thought about adding cranberries. What a fun twist…and perfect for the holidays! I might just need to make a batch. Also, it snowed here last night. So I declare today to be a “lazy day”. Thanks for the idea! 🙂
Linda says
Thank you, David! I hope you stayed warm during the snowy day 🙂