Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

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Our Ultimate No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu recipe is a fun spin on strawberry shortcake and tiramisu!  We transformed classic Italian tiramisu layered dessert and made this dish with RumChata dipped ladyfinger cookies layered with creamy, fluffy mascarpone whipped cream filling. 

Then we sliced fresh strawberries and topped it all off with a layer of whipped cream and more strawberries for a decadent bite of strawberries and cream yumminess!  It’s the best strawberry tiramisu recipe, along with these 20 Heavenly Layered Desserts and 45 No Bake Luscious Lasagnas & Ice Box Cakes!

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

What’s the Difference Between Shortcake And Tiramisu?

There are a lot of different variations of shortcake and tiramisu out there in the world and we love them all!  No snobbiness here. Join me?

Shortcake consists of scrumptious layers of some type of cake, scone or biscuit, macerated strawberries, and homemade whipped cream or ice cream.

Tiramisu consists of an Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in coffee and brandy or liqueur with powdered chocolate and mascarpone cheese.

Combine them and you get the best of both worlds for a delicious no bake strawberry tiramisu!

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

What’s In Our No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers 

The decadence of Our Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers consist of mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, fresh strawberries and whipped cream – this yummy strawberry tiramisu recipe will satisfy every sweet tooth!

Tiramisu makes a fantastic finale to any meal, don’t you agree?

For the ladyfingers, dip them in your preferred juice option, liquor, syrup or milk.  Give RumChata a try if you’re wanting a rum soaked cake.  Delicious right? 🙂

As said, we are using ladyfingers for the base, but you could substitute Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake or buy an already prepared angel food cake.  Of course, there is the option you can layer this with graham crackers too.  Just omit the dipping process, if you switch it up.

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Ingredients for Layers of Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers

Tiramisu Layers

  • 12-15 ladyfingers
  • mascarpone cheese, softened (can also use cream cheese)
  • heavy whipping cream
  • vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar
  • RumChata or orange juice, lemonade or milk or any kind of liqueur or juice you want to use (can also use strawberry or flavored syrups) Just need something wet for it to soak through the cake. The biscuits should be hard, not soft when starting or they end up mushy.
  • fresh strawberries

Finishing Layer

  • Cool Whip 
  • fresh strawberries

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers 

 Tiramisu Layers

  1. In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add in the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until stiff, set aside
  3. Line the ladyfingers in a single layer, in the bottom of 8×8 baking dish
  4. Quickly dip or generously brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the RumChata, juice or milk.
  5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries
  6. Repeat the steps again.

Finishing Layer

  1. Cover with cool whip and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight
  2. Garnish with 1 cup sliced strawberries
  3. Enjoy Summer lovin’!

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Strawberry Tiramisu Substitutions & Tips

  • Can substitute mascarpone for cream cheese if desired.
  • To soften mascarpone or cream cheese, place in microwave for 20 seconds.  
  • The biscuits should be hard, not soft when starting or they end up mushy.
  • As said, ladyfingers for the base, but you could substitute Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake or buy an already prepared angel food cake.  Of course, there is the option you can layer this with graham crackers too.  Just omit the dipping process, if you switch it up.

Can Tiramisu Be Made Non-Alcoholic? 

We are using RumChata to soak our ladyfingers with in this recipe, but  you can use any type of flavored juice or milk to dip your ladyfingers into, if you want to forego the liqueur altogether.

Can I Make Tiramisu Ahead of Time? 

  • For the best results, tiramisu needs to be stored in the fridge at least eight hours before serving. This time allows the ladyfingers to soak up the flavors and soften up.
  • You can make tiramisu 1 to 2 days in advance. Just keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Whether you’re looking for an eye-catching dish to wow a dinner party or a special treat for yourself to enjoy, this strawberry tiramisu recipe is the perfect combination of two classic desserts. Every layer is creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor!

As a favorite Italian entree or side, you’ll love this Minestrone Soup with Spinach and Parmesan to go with your tiramisu!

Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu is a fun dessert the whole family will love!  Enjoy!

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Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Kim Lange
A fun spin on Strawberry shortcake, we transformed classic Italian tiramisu dessert and made this dish with RumChata dipped ladyfinger cookies layered with creamy, fluffy mascarpone whipped cream filling, sliced fresh strawberries and topped with a layer of whipped cream and more strawberries in every decadent bite. 
4.78 from 44 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Servings
Calories

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS for layers:

  • 12-15 ladyfingers
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • cup RumChata or orange juice lemonade or milk or any kind of liqueur or juice you want to use (can also use strawberry or flavored syrups) Just need something wet for it to soak through the cake. The biscuits should be hard, not soft when starting or they end up mushy, unless you are eating right away.
  • 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries sliced

Finishing Layer:

  • 1 cup or 4 oz. cool whip or 1/2 cup whipping cream + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar whipped to make whipped cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced

Instructions
 

INGREDIENTS for layers:

  • In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add in the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until stiff, set aside
  • Line the ladyfingers in a single layer, in the bottom of 8x8 baking dish
  • Quickly dip or generously brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the RumChata, juice or milk.
  • Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries
  • Repeat the steps again.

Finishing Layer:

  • Cover with cool whip and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight
  • Garnish with 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • Enjoy Summer lovin'!

Notes

Can substitute mascarpone for cream cheese if desired.
To soften mascarpone or cream cheese, place in microwave for 20 seconds.  
As said, ladyfingers for the base, but you could substitute Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake or buy an already prepared angel food cake.  Of course, there is the option you can layer this with graham crackers too.  Just omit the dipping process, if you switch it up.
Keyword layered dessert, mascarpone, strawberry, tiramisu, whipped cream
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12 Comments

  1. Quick question: will this recipe work with crisp ladyfingers, or do I need to use the soft variety (I’m looking for recipes that use crisp since that’s what I have on hand. This recipe sounds like what I’m looking for it it will work with crisp).
    Thank you for posting!!

  2. Hi Kim, I want to try this Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu recipe. I like to seek your advice is the finishing layer of cool whip a must OR I can skip it since there’s already mascarpone cheese over it?

  3. This is a mashup of two of my favorite desserts! I have to try it soon!

  4. Ok, Kim, I have this package of ladyfingers just waiting to find a purpose! Im so all over this! Perfect for Strawberry season!

  5. Wow, what a beautiful version of tiramisu it looks incredible! I have to make this for my parents when they visit this summer, this is like their dream dessert. I will absolutely cheat and have a big piece myself!

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