Cranberry Orange Tiramisu (Printable version)
Festive Italian dessert with tart cranberries, zesty orange, and creamy mascarpone layers.
# What you need:
→ Cranberry Compote
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
04 - 1 tsp orange zest
→ Mascarpone Cream
05 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 8 oz mascarpone cheese, chilled
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Assembly
09 - 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
10 - 1/2 cup orange juice
11 - 2 tbsp orange liqueur (optional)
12 - Orange zest, for garnish
13 - Fresh cranberries, for garnish
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
# How To:
01 - Combine cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
03 - Combine orange juice and orange liqueur in a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the mixture without soaking, then line the bottom of a 9x9-inch dish with half of the ladyfingers. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then spoon half of the cranberry compote over the cream. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cranberry compote.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, garnish with orange zest, fresh cranberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tart cranberry cuts through the rich cream so every bite feels light and refreshing
- It looks like you spent hours, but the assembly is surprisingly forgiving and fun
02 -
- Dipping ladyfingers too long turns this into soup, so trust the quick dip method
- Room temperature mascarpone can curdle when whipped, so keep it chilled until you mix
03 -
- Zest your oranges before juicing to get the most fragrant oils
- Use an offset spatula for the smoothest cream layers