Brilliant Berry Tiramisu

Ingredients 

For the berry filling 

200ml water* 

2 tbsp sugar  

4 cups mixed berries (mix and match to suit availability and preference). Set a few aside for decoration. 

*For extra flavour you can substitute 50ml of the water with berry liqueur such as Chambord or Creme de Cassis. 

For the mascarpone cream 

300ml whipping cream 

150g caster sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

250g mascarpone cheese 

To assemble the tiramisu  

250g Savoiardi (sponge fingers), actual amount used will depend on the size and shape of your dish  

Icing sugar for dusting 

Method 

1. To make the berry filling, place the water, sugar, and berries in a large bowl. Press gently with a potato masher to just split the berries. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes, then strain the berries, reserving the berry-infused liquid. 

2. Whip the cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, then add the mascarpone and continue whipping until combined. 

3. Dip each sponge finger briefly into the berry-infused liquid and place in the bottom of a 22cm square dish or tin, in a single layer. 

4. Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly over the sponge fingers.  

5. Add all the soaked berries and spread them evenly over the mascarpone, then add another layer of dipped sponge fingers and top with the rest of the mascarpone. 

6. Refrigerate for at least two hours, or overnight. 

7. Dust with icing sugar just before serving and place a few berries on top for decoration. 

Serves 8-10 

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