Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read the full disclosure here.

Our Ultimate No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu recipe is a fun spin on strawberry shortcake and tiramisu!  We transformed classic Italian tiramisu layered dessert and made this dish with RumChata dipped ladyfinger cookies layered with creamy, fluffy mascarpone whipped cream filling. 

Then we sliced fresh strawberries and topped it all off with a layer of whipped cream and more strawberries for a decadent bite of strawberries and cream yumminess!  It’s the best strawberry tiramisu recipe, along with this Blueberry Cream Cheesecake Lasagna, these 20 Heavenly Layered Desserts and 45 No Bake Luscious Lasagnas & Ice Box Cakes!

What’s the Difference Between Shortcake And Tiramisu?

There are a lot of different variations of shortcake and tiramisu out there in the world and we love them all!  No snobbiness here, we’re all in! Join me?

• Shortcake consists of scrumptious layers of some type of cake, scone or biscuit, macerated strawberries, and homemade whipped cream or ice cream.
• Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in coffee and brandy or liqueur with cocoa powder and mascarpone cream mixture.

Combine them together and you get the best of both worlds for a delicious no bake strawberry tiramisu!  Hello Yumminess!

What’s In Our No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers 

The decadence of Our Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers consist of mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, fresh strawberries and whipped cream – this yummy strawberry tiramisu recipe will satisfy every sweet tooth! Tiramisu makes a fantastic finale to any meal, don’t you agree?

For the ladyfingers, dip them in your preferred juice option, liquor, lemon juice, strawberry syrup, orange liqueur or milk.  Give RumChata a try if you’re wanting a rum soaked cake.  Delicious right? 🙂

As said, we are using ladyfingers for the base, but you could substitute Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake or buy an already prepared angel food cake.  Of course, there is the option you can layer this with graham crackers too.  Just omit the dipping process, if you switch it up.

This is such a delicious no bake dessert we cannot resist! No raw eggs, egg yolks! Just a simple no bake dessert perfect for spring and summer without a lot of fuss!

Ingredients for Layers of Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers

Easy Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Layers

• 12-15 ladyfingers
• mascarpone cheese, softened (can also use cream cheese)
• heavy whipping cream
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar
• RumChata or orange juice, lemonade or milk or any kind of liqueur or juice you want to use (can also use strawberry or flavored syrups) Just need something wet for it to soak through the cake for the best texture. The biscuits should be hard, not soft when starting or they end up mushy.
• fresh strawberries

Finishing Layer

• Cool Whip 
• fresh strawberries

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Layers 

 Tiramisu Layers

1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Add in the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until you get stiff peaks, set aside.
3. Line the ladyfingers in a single layer, in the bottom of 8×8 baking dish
4. Quickly dip or generously brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the RumChata, juice or milk you would like to flavor your biscuits with.
5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries.
6. Repeat the steps again.

Finishing Layer

1. Cover with cool whip and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2. Garnish with 1 cup sliced strawberries.
3. Slice into it and enjoy Summer lovin’!

Strawberry Tiramisu Substitutions & Tips

• Can substitute mascarpone cream for cream cheese if desired, both work! 
• To soften mascarpone or cream cheese, place in microwave for 20 seconds, that way you won’t have lumps in your filling.  
• The lady finger cookies should be hard, not soft when starting or they end up mushy.  
• As said, ladyfingers for the base, but you could substitute slices of Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake or buy an already prepared angel food cake.  Of course, there is the option you can layer this with graham crackers too.  Just omit the dipping process, if you switch it up.
• Want to switch up the strawberries with other fruit options? There’s always raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or whatever your little heart desires!

Can Tiramisu Be Made Non-Alcoholic? 

• We are using RumChata to soak our layers of ladyfingers with in this recipe, but  you can use any type of flavored juice, sauces or milk to dip your ladyfingers into, if you want to forego the liqueur altogether.

Can I Make Tiramisu Ahead of Time? 

• For the best results, tiramisu needs to be stored in the fridge at least eight hours before serving. This time allows the ladyfingers to soak up the flavors and soften up.
• You can make tiramisu 1 to 2 days in advance. Just keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Whether you’re looking for an eye-catching dish to wow a dinner party or a special treat for yourself to enjoy, this strawberry tiramisu recipe is the perfect combination of two classic desserts. Every layer is creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor with a fruity twist of yum!

As a favorite Italian entree or side, you’ll love this Minestrone Soup with Spinach and Parmesan to go with your tiramisu!  Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu is a fun dessert the whole family will love!  Enjoy!

More Layered Desserts!

• Strawberry Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Delight
• Banana Peanut Butter Cream Pie
• Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
• Lemon Layered Pudding Cheesecake Bars
• Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
• 20 Dessert Delights Using Strawberries
• Orange Creamsicle Cake
• Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert – Layers of Yumminess
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna Dessert (Gluten Free)
• Strawberry Explosion Cheesecake Trifle Desserts
• Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

Kim Lange

A fun spin on Strawberry shortcake, we transformed classic Italian tiramisu dessert and made this dish with RumChata dipped ladyfinger cookies layered with creamy, fluffy mascarpone whipped cream filling, sliced fresh strawberries and topped with a layer of whipped cream and more strawberries in every decadent bite. 

4.78 from 44 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 9 Servings

Calories

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

INGREDIENTS for layers:

• 12-15 ladyfingers
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup RumChata or orange juice lemonade or milk or any kind of liqueur or juice you want to use (can also use strawberry or flavored syrups) Just need something wet for it to soak through the cake. The biscuits should be hard, not soft when starting or they end up mushy, unless you are eating right away.
• 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries sliced

Finishing Layer:

• 1 cup or 4 oz. cool whip or 1/2 cup whipping cream + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar whipped to make whipped cream
• 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced

Instructions

 

INGREDIENTS for layers:

• In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
• Add in the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until stiff, set aside
• Line the ladyfingers in a single layer, in the bottom of 8x8 baking dish
• Quickly dip or generously brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the RumChata, juice or milk.
• Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries
• Repeat the steps again.

Finishing Layer:

• Cover with cool whip and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight
• Garnish with 1 cup sliced strawberries
• Enjoy Summer lovin'!

Notes

Can substitute mascarpone for cream cheese if desired.

To soften mascarpone or cream cheese, place in microwave for 20 seconds.  

As said, ladyfingers for the base, but you could substitute Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake or buy an already prepared angel food cake.  Of course, there is the option you can layer this with graham crackers too.  Just omit the dipping process, if you switch it up.

Keyword layered dessert, mascarpone, strawberry, tiramisu, whipped cream

Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!