Cranberry Orange Tiramisu (Printable)
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 freshly squeezed orange juice
04 - 1 tsp orange zest
→ Mascarpone Cream
05 - 1 cup cold heavy cream
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 8 oz chilled mascarpone cheese
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)
# Steps:
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 for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - Whip cold heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl 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 layers 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 mascarpone in the most perfect way
- You can assemble it hours ahead and it actually tastes better after sitting
02 -
- Soaked ladyfingers will turn your tiramisu into a sad puddle. Quick dips only.
- The compote must be room temperature or colder before layering, or it will melt the cream.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients create the smoothest, most stable mascarpone mixture.
- For the prettiest layers, drop compote in small spoonfuls rather than spreading.