Peach Tiramisu Italian Dessert (Print Version)

Light, creamy Italian dessert layered with fresh peaches and mascarpone cream

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ 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 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 cold heavy cream until soft peaks form using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
03 - Combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and smooth. Avoid overmixing to maintain light texture.
05 - Combine peach juice and peach schnapps (if using) in a shallow dish for dipping ladyfingers.
06 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into peach juice mixture, ensuring moistening without becoming soggy. Work efficiently to prevent oversaturation.
07 - Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in single layer at bottom of 9x7 inch serving dish. Spread half of mascarpone cream evenly over ladyfingers, then top with half of sliced peaches.
08 - Repeat layering with remaining soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and peach slices. Finish with peaches on top.
09 - Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and texture to set properly.
10 - Remove from refrigerator and garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The peaches keep everything incredibly light while still feeling indulgent
  • Its make ahead friendly, so you are not stuck in the kitchen when guests arrive
  • The accidental discovery that peach juice works even better than coffee for soaking ladyfingers
02 -
  • Do not skip the chilling time, even if it seems ready. The texture transformation during those hours is what makes it tiramisu instead of just layered ingredients.
  • The ladyfingers continue to soften as they sit, so if you are making this more than 24 hours ahead, give them an even quicker dip in the juice.
  • Serve it cold but not freezing, about 15 minutes out of the fridge is perfect for the cream to soften slightly.
03 -
  • Save any leftover peach juice from macerating the fruit and drizzle it over individual portions for extra flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable for the cream filling, cold mascarpone will ruin your texture.

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