Berry Syrup

• 3⁄4 cup (6 fl oz/170 ml) water
• 3⁄4 cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar
• 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) fresh strawberries , hauled and quartered
• 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) fresh raspberries
• 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons crème de cassis

Mascarpone Cream

• 1 1⁄4 cups (10 fl oz/282 ml) heavy cream
• 1⁄3 cup (21⁄2 oz/71 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) mascarpone cheese , at room temperature
• 1 pack Lady Fingers

Garnish

• 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
• Additional berries
• Powdered sugar , for dusting

Tiramisu is a super simple and rich trifle-like dessert that, rather than layering up cake and creamy filling, is designed by layering rich mascarpone mousse, ladyfinger cookies, amaretto liquor, and cocoa powder. While I love all of these flavors in tiramisu, I really feel like I’ve won by making one simple update to the famous dessert. Not only have I quickened the process of making our favorite Italian dessert, but I’ve added a layer of syrup-soaked raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. This berry soak is easily made by creating a simple syrup consisting of 1 part sugar to about 2 parts of water, then allowing the mixed berries to soak in it so that the sweet liquid is infused with the fruit. Once I strain the berries from the syrup, the liquid then replaces the amaretto liquor found in my 10-Minute Tiramisu and heightens the berry flavor of my newer creation.

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To Make the Berry Syrup

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the berries and allow to infuse for 10 minutes.

2. Strain the berries from the syrup and set aside. Then add the cassis to the berry syrup and set aside.

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To Make the Mascarpone Cream

3. In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or a large whisk, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

4. Add in the mascarpone cheese and continue to whip to stiff peaks. Set aside.

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To Assemble the 10 Minute Berry Tiramisu

5. Briefly dip the ladyfingers one at a time in the berry syrup and place in an 8×8 inch (20x20 cm) dish to make the first layer – you can fit about 14 cookies in each layer. Don't let them soak as they will fall apart, just a quick dunk in the syrup is enough.

6. Spoon half of the soaked berries over the biscuit evenly. Followed by half whipped cream mixture spread evenly. Repeat the process with the second layer of dipped ladyfingers, berries, and remaining cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

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To Garnish and Serve the 10 Minute Berry Tiramisu

7. Sprinkle over the almonds and extra fruit and dust with powdered sugar.

8. Enjoy with a cup of tea for an afternoon treat! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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