Mixed Berry Tiramisu - Mixed Berry Italian Cake
- 1 12 oz (336 grm). package unsweetened frozen mixed berries
- 12 tbsp (175 ml) sugar
- 1 10 oz (280 grm). package frozen Raspberries in syrup, thawed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) raspberry liqueur (Chambord)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 3 large packages Champagne Biscuits (4" ladyfingers)
- 3 8 oz (224 grm). packets Mascarpone Cheese*
- 2 cups (475 ml) strawberries; hulled
- 2 cups (475 ml) raspberries
- 1 cup (225 ml) blueberries
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat cook frozen mixed berries and 6 tbsp (90 ml) sugar until mixture resembles jam and is reduced to 1 cup (225 ml), stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
- Cool jam mixture.
- Strain syrup from thawed raspberries through sieve set over bowl, pressing gently on solids; discard solids.
- Add raspberry liquer (Chambord) to raspberry syrup in bowl.
- Using sharp knife, trim 1 biscuit (ladyfinger) to 3-inch length.
- Quickly dip biscuit into syrup, turning to coat lightly.
- Place rounded end up and sugared side against side of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch sides.
- Repeat with as many biscuits (ladyfingers) as necessary to cover sides of pan.
- Dip more biscuits (ladyfingers) in syrup and arrange on bottom of pan, covering completely and trimming to fit.
- In bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese with 6 tbsp (90 ml) sugar and vanilla to blend.
- Set aside.
- Thinly slice enough strawberries to measure 1/2 cup (125 ml).
- Gently spread half of jam mixture over biscuits in bottom of pan.
- Spoon half of mascarpone mixture over the jam layer; smooth top.
- Sprinkle with sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh raspberries and 1/2 cup (125 ml) blueberries.
- Dip more biscuits into syrop; arrange over fruit in pan, covering completely and trimming to fit.
- Gently spread remaining jam mixture over biscuits.
- Spoon remaining mascarpone mixture over; smooth top.
- Cover, chill overnight.
- Release pan sides.
- Transfer cake to platter.
- Arrange remaining fresh berries decoratively atop cake and serve.
sugar, frozen raspberries, raspberry liqueur, vanilla, ladyfingers, packets mascarpone cheese, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/000DEA (may not work)