Summer Berry Tiramisu is cool and refreshing dessert with ladyfingers, luscious mascarpone cheese and fresh strawberries and blueberries! It is perfect summer treat and great way to celebrate the 4th of July!

With the first of summer’s fruit starting to hit the markets, I figured it’s as good a time as any to share a recipe that combines my love of fruit and my love of cheese – mixed berry tiramisu!
With the 4th of July coming up, I thought I would ma American friends, followers and family with a festive and patriotic dessert. Something red, white and blue so festive!

How to make Summer Berry Tiramisu?
• In a large mixing bowl beat heavy cream until soft peaks form
• Add in the 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 9×13 or similarly sized baking dish
• Brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the orange juice
• Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries and blueberries
• Repeat the steps again
• Cover with cool whip and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
• Garnish with sliced strawberries and blueberries
• Melt white chocolate chips, transfer melted chocolate to a ziplock bag, cut off the corner and drizzle over the top of tiramisu

Why this recipe is so great?
There is no need to turn your oven during the summer heat with this recipe, just assemble and let the cake set in the fridge
The flavor in this tiramisu recipe is slightly tart from the fresh berries and creamy flavor from filling. It is not too sweet and best served cold.

Helpful tips:
• Mascarpone cheese is Italian cream cheese that tastes like cream and has a smooth consistency. I don’t recommend using cream cheese instead because this would change the typical tiramisu flavor.
• Ladyfingers are perfect for making traditional tiramisu and this summer version. They are sweet, finger-shaped sponge cakes. Use hard ladyfingers, not soft ones, because soft ones will get mushy after a day in the fridge
• The Tiramisu will taste best if you use fresh and good quality strawberries and fresh blueberries
• Berry Tiramisu is the perfect dish for your next summer party because you can make it in advance, it is best made a day ahead so all the flavors can meld together and the ladyfingers can soak and soften.

How to store Tiramisu?
You should store your tiramisu in the fridge anytime between serving. This dessert can melt very quickly and lose its form and layers. You can also wrap the pan in plastic wrap if need be.

Looking for a quick and easy summer dessert recipe? If you ask me? This recipe is the ideal summer dessert. There is minimal work involved and you can use plenty of fresh summer berries! Try out delicious Summer Berry Tiramisu! Enjoy!