Peach Tiramisu Italian Dessert (Printable)

Refreshing Italian-style layered dessert with fresh peaches, mascarpone cream, and ladyfingers

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peaches

01 - 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Mascarpone Cream

04 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
05 - 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
06 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Assembly

08 - 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
09 - 1/2 cup peach juice or nectar
10 - 2 tablespoons peach schnapps (optional)
11 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Toss the peach slices with lemon juice and sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate and release natural juices.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
03 - Combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Mix until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula until fully incorporated and creamy.
05 - Combine peach juice and schnapps (if using) in a shallow dish for dipping the ladyfingers.
06 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the peach juice mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not saturated or soggy.
07 - Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x7 inch serving dish.
08 - Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers, then top with half of the macerated peach slices.
09 - Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, the remaining mascarpone cream, and the rest of the peaches.
10 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
11 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oven required means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest days
  • The peaches add natural sweetness and brightness that cuts through the rich cream
  • It comes together quickly but tastes like you spent all day making it
02 -
  • Soggy ladyfingers cannot be fixed, dip quickly and confidently
  • Room temperature mascarpone blends smoothly while cold mascarpone leaves tiny lumps
  • The chilling time is essential, serving too soon will give you a loose dessert instead of creamy layers
03 -
  • Save the peach juice from macerating to use in your soaking liquid
  • If your ladyfingers are especially soft brush the liquid on instead of dipping

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