This holiday season, put a festive twist on a dessert classic. Make cranberry tiramisu. Imagine layers of creamy mascarpone, tangy cranberry compote and delicate ladyfingers soaked in a fragrant orange-cranberry syrup. It’s like a winter wonderland in a dish! The orange and vanilla notes in the mascarpone add a touch of warmth and sweetness, reminiscent of a comforting holiday treat. Easy to assemble and even easier to devour, this tiramisu is the perfect ending to any festive meal. So, gather your loved ones, indulge in this delicious dessert and celebrate the spirit of the season!
Festive Cranberry Tiramisu
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 554 kcal
Ingredients
Cranberry-Orange Sauce
- 12 oz. cranberries frozen or fresh
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1/2 tsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Filling
- 16 oz. mascarpone
- 4 tsp. orange flavor
- 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp. Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-n-half
Dunking Layers
- 1 7- oz. pack lady fingers
- 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. orange flavor
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Instructions
Cranberry Sauce
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In saucepan over medium heat, add rinsed cranberries, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, pinch of salt, vanilla and orange zest.
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Gently bring mixture to a boil. Cranberries tend to pop while cooking, so stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Sauce should naturally thicken after 15 minutes.
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Once sauce has reached desired consistency and flavor, remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Mascarpone Filling
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In medium bowl, add mascarpone cheese, orange extract, vanilla, powdered sugar, pinch of salt and cream or half-n-half. Mix until well combined but do not over mix. Set aside.
Assemble
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In medium bowl, pour cranberries juice and add honey, vanilla, orange extract and orange juice. Whisk until combined.
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Dunk individual ladyfingers until they absorb some liquid, then cover bottom. Continue layering with cranberry sauce then mascarpone filling, repeating process 2 or 3 times, similar to a lasagna.
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Cover with a plastic lid or cover and let sit 2 hours before serving and enjoying.
Recipe Notes
- Make an easier cranberry-orange sauce with 1 can jellied cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract and an 1/8 tsp. salt.
- Grab these ingredients and more for your holiday table at Vitacost.
Nutrition Facts
Festive Cranberry Tiramisu
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 554
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 125mg5%
Potassium 185mg5%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1161IU23%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 133mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.