Cranberry Orange Tiramisu A Zesty Holiday Dessert Dream Now
Author:lilie
Total Time:4 hours
Yield:8 servings 1x
Description
Savor CranberryOrange Tiramisu creamy layers meet zesty citrus for a festive holiday dessert that invites celebration and nextlevel indulgence
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strong coffee or espresso, cooled
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
Orange zest from 1 orange
1 cup cranberry sauce or fresh cranberries, pulsed into a sauce
about 24 savoiardi (ladyfingers)
Pinch of salt
Optional garnishes: White chocolate shavings or extra cranberries
Instructions
Make the coffee soak: In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee with the orange liqueur (if using). Stir and let sit while you prepare the fillings.
Beat the mascarpone with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes. Scrape the bowl as needed.
Whip the cream to soft peaks with a pinch of salt, then fold into the mascarpone mixture until just combined for a light texture.
Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce on the bottom of a shallow dish or serving tray.
Dip the savoiardi quickly into the coffee mixture—just a second per side. They should be moist but not soggy.
Arrange a single layer of soaked cookies over the cranberry layer, covering the bottom evenly.
Dollop or spread a generous layer of mascarpone mixture over the cookies. Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce onto the mascarpone and gently swirl with a knife for marbling.
Repeat layers: Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, then another layer of mascarpone, finishing with a smooth mascarpone top. You can swirl a final ribbon of cranberry sauce or add orange zest for color.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. The flavors meld and the dessert firms up for clean slicing.
Finish and serve: Right before serving, sprinkle orange zest and, if you like, a few white chocolate shavings or extra cranberries for a bright finish.
Notes
A Cranberry-Orange Tiramisu with creamy mascarpone layers, coffee-soaked savoiardi, and a tart cranberry swirl brightened with orange zest—festive, no-bake, and perfect for Pinterest-worthy weekends.
