Last updated on June 25th, 2018 at 09:12 pm
This Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle is a classic dessert that gets a berry twist with lots of strawberries, chocolate and a fabulous mascarpone and pudding cream, still with lots of coffee flavor!
I feel like I haven’t complained to you about the weather in a long time and I really need you to feel my pain because it’s snowing here and it’s going to snow all week. I am so ready for summer, I am beyond ready. I even put my patio furniture out and enjoyed it there briefly for a couple days and now it’s covered in snow. What is that about?
No matter how bad the weather outside is, that won’t stop me from making a fabulous trifle like this strawberry tiramisu trifle that is just unbelievably yummy. Why not? I love tiramisu and I love trifles, put the two together and you’ve got fireworks. And let me just say, trifles scream summer to me, and I want summer so badly to come quicker, this is how I cope!
But this strawberry tiramisu trifle is not only completely delicious, it’s totally gorgeous. I have made this a few times now and every time I make it, it’s a huge success. As a matter of fact, it’s a recipe I shared with you almost 5 years ago and I love it so much, I make it over and over again.
The thing with trifles is that they taste way better the next day. The longer time you give it for those lady fingers to soak up that coffee and have all those other ingredients marry together, the better your trifle will taste. Which, guess what, a trifle really is the perfect dessert to bring to parties or gatherings because you can actually make it the day before. Win win!
This tiramisu trifle has layers of lady fingers dipped in a strong coffee, loads of strawberry, lots of chocolate shavings and to die for mascarpone cream that is made with vanilla pudding and whipped cream.
You’ll be able to assemble this quickly and trust me the hardest part is waiting for a few hours before digging in. Really hard to do, but totally worth the wait!
If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #jocooks on Instagram so we can see it. I always love to see what you guys come up with!
Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle
Ingredients
- 1 quart fresh strawberries (4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups milk cold
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix (1 package)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups instant coffee or brewed coffee, room temperature
- 2 cups cool whip or whipped cream
- 3 oz ladyfingers
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate grated or shaved
Instructions
- Set aside one strawberry for garnish; slice the remaining strawberries, stems removed.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 2 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth; gradually beat in 2 tablespoons coffee. Beat in pudding. Fold in cool whip.
- Dip lady fingers in coffee on both sides, as you're layering, don't dip ahead of time. Line the bottom of a 3-qt. trifle or glass serving bowl with a third of the ladyfingers. Top with a third of the sliced strawberries, grated chocolate and mascarpone mixture.
- Repeat, creating 3 layers of each, finishing off with the mascarpone cream and shaved chocolate.
- Garnish with a strawberry on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Watch How To Make It
Notes
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Recipe originally shared May 1st, 2012.
Anna says
June 5, 2017 at 8:28 amCan this be made 2 days ahead? Or do you think the strawberry will leave water?
Joanna Cismaru says
June 5, 2017 at 8:34 amYou know what, this lasts for a few days and it’s always better the next day. I haven’t found that the strawberries got soggy, if you decorate on top with some strawberries, those will start to look pathetic, but the ones in the trifle will be good.
Michelle @Leo Sigh says
April 28, 2017 at 9:59 amWow, strawberries and tiramisu. Must try this 🙂 And gorgeous photos. Makes me want to make it even more.
The Angel Berry Trifle is getting bookmarked as well. As you can probably tell, I’m British, and trifle is my thing 🙂
Joanna Cismaru says
April 28, 2017 at 11:36 amThank you!
Cheryl says
April 27, 2017 at 8:49 pmI’m not a fan of vanilla pudding. Could you use chocolate pudding instead?
Joanna Cismaru says
April 27, 2017 at 9:03 pmI mean sure, it’ll change the flavor to more chocolatey but sure, any pudding would work.
Karly says
April 27, 2017 at 7:43 amYou leave me drooling (and with presentation envy) every single time I stop by. Cannot get over this gorgeous creation!
Sara @ Last Night's Feast says
April 25, 2017 at 5:08 pmThis is a stunner! I bet it’s delicious
Marcia Wallace says
December 18, 2015 at 3:24 pmDo not, I say I do not like coffee in any way shape or form. I want to make a tarrimisu.
In fact I’ve already bought the ingredients. Would it make any sense to dip the lady fingers in maybe chocolate milk?
jo says
December 18, 2015 at 4:09 pmHmm, I don’t know if chocolate milk would be a good idea, how about coffee liqueur or some sparkling wine?
Toni says
June 26, 2012 at 4:27 pmThis looks sooo good ! I really love that bowl, have to buy one soon. I also like the Corina’s idea for sweet wine..Gonna try that too 🙂
Corina says
May 28, 2012 at 12:50 pmHello Jo
IM from Argentina and my mom used to dip the lady finger in sweet wine. Like moscato wine. It was delicioso…… Now when i make this i dip the lady finger in rum. You have to try this with rum or wine. Its not goog if you have kids, but make one for kids with no alcohol n one for the adults….. 🙂
jo says
May 28, 2012 at 1:08 pmWow, sounds interesting, will definitely have to give this a try. 🙂 Thanks for the tip.