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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Strawberry Tiramisu No Bake Layered Dessert

    Strawberry Tiramisu No Bake Layered Dessert

    Date: December 25, 2020 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    Strawberry Tiramisu is the amazingly light and refreshing dessert you didn’t know you needed. It’s a fun and easy twist on the Italian classic.

    This is a fun dessert that is so easy to make. It’s the perfect finish for any meal but is especially incredible for a holiday. It would be fantastic for Valentine’s Day!

    Recipe | What is Tiramisu? | How Do You Macerate Strawberries?

    24Bite: Strawberry Tiramisu No Bake Layered Dessert Recipe by Christian Guzman
    It may not be the traditional presentation but it’s so pretty to serve in glasses!
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    Ingredients

    ingredients for strawberry tiramisu on a counter top
    There are only six ingredients to make this delicious no bake dessert.

    Cream Cheese. Make sure this is softened before you begin and whip it really well. If you don’t, you may have lumps of cream cheese. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

    Sara Lee Pound Cake. This is what makes this dessert so easy to put together. The pound cake is already made. Keep it frozen, though. It’s easier to slice it when it’s frozen.

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    Strawberry Gelatin Mix. You will only need one tablespoon. I didn’t discard the remainder, though. This dessert is so delicious that I plan on making it again very soon.

    Cool Whip. This is another ingredient that’s a ready-packaged shortcut. Use any non-dairy topping or make it yourself with heavy whipping cream, if you prefer.

    closeup of fresh raw strawberries on a wooden cutting board
    Strawberries are usually available year round, thanks to greenhouses and states with warmer weather.

    Strawberries. This recipe uses one pound of fresh strawberries. One pound is about 15 to 20 medium size strawberries.

    Sugar. There is only a small amount of sugar, used to macerate the strawberries.

    How Do You Macerate Strawberries?

    placing sugar in a bowl of fresh sliced strawberries to macerate
    Adding sugar to strawberries will sweeten them and produce a tasty strawberry flavored juice.

    This is just a big, fancy word for adding sugar to fruit and letting it sit long enough for the sugar to melt and release some of the juice from the strawberries.

    macerated strawberries layered on sliced pound cake

    For this recipe, I sliced the strawberries and added one quarter cup of sugar. Put it in the refrigerator for about two hours and it produces a nice, red juice.

    If you want more of the sugar juice, it’s very easy. This produces one quarter cup of sugar juice but you can add one half cup of sugar instead for even more juice.

    Try to resist drinking the sugar juice because you are going to use it in the recipe. I know that’s going to be difficult. Just work with me here.

    You don’t want the sliced pound cake to be swimming in the juices. You are just use a little bit here and there.

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    What Can I Use Instead of Ladyfingers in Tiramisu?

    This recipe is your answer. I’ve used thinly sliced pound cake instead of ladyfingers to make this Strawberry Tiramisu.

    finely sliced pound cake on a cutting board
    Slice the pound cake while still frozen so you can get nice thin layers without breaking.

    It’s a variation of traditional coffee tiramisu but it will become a family favorite after just one try.

    What is Tiramisu?

    Traditional Italian tiramisu is made with layers of little sponge cake cookies called ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, cocoa, coffee, eggs and coffee liquer or marsala wine.

    What are Ladyfingers?

    Ladyfingers are longish oval-shaped cookies (biscuits in the UK) which are made of sponge cake. Ladyfingers, wow what a name, right?

    stack of ladyfinger biscuits on a white plate with a cup of coffee to the side. © rustamank via 123rf.com
    Traditional savoiardi biscuits or ladyfingers cookies are used in classic Tiramisu.

    I guess they’re supposed to look like fingers. If they really did look like fingers, maybe we could use them for a Halloween treat.

    Perhaps the shape has changed over the years because they really don’t look like fingers to me. Let’s not talk about it, okay? Moving on.

    Ladyfingers aren’t common in our area so sliced pound cake is a perfect substitute for this recipe.

    My Strawberry Tiramisu is a fun, fresh variation. It contains no raw eggs and no alcohol or wine.

    You can serve it on a plate for the layered cake look. I much prefer putting it into clear glasses, though. It makes a nice presentation and would be perfect for any holiday and would be a welcome treat for any celebration.

    24Bite: Strawberry Tiramisu No Bake Layered Dessert Recipe by Christian Guzman
    Strawberry Tiramisu is the light and fresh dessert you didn’t know you needed in your life.

    If you’re looking for more desserts, this Lemon Fluff with Mandarin Oranges is a great one. You may also like this No Bake Pumpkin Dessert too.

    For something more filling, try this Mexican Rice Pudding for a gluten free alternative. Delicious!

    Or, maybe you want to browse all our Dessert Recipes.

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    5 from 36 votes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Refrigerator Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    Strawberry Tiramisu is the amazingly light and refreshing dessert you didn't know you needed. It's a fun and easy twist on the Italian classic.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 8 x 8" or 9 x 9" square casserole

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Strawberries, fresh, raw
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1 tablespoon Strawberry Gelatin Dessert Mix
    • 12 ounces Cool Whip, divided (or other non dairy topping)
    • 453 grams Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake, keep frozen (one pound size)

    Instructions

    • Wash and trim strawberries. Thinly slice or chop strawberries. Place in a bowl with sugar and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least two hours to macerate.
    • Whip cream cheese until fluffy. Add only 1 tablespoon of Gelatin mix. Mix well. Fold in 8 ounces Cool Whip. Set aside or discard the remaining Gelatin mix.
    • With a sharp knife slice the frozen pound cake into 24-30 pieces. It's easier to slice when still frozen. This is about ¼". If it helps, start by cutting it in half, then cutting each half into half and repeating until you have the correct amount of slices.
    • Place 8 or 9 slices in the baking dish, making an even layer. There can be some overlapping. Spread about half the strawberries evenly on the cake layers, getting some of the sugar juices as well. Spread one half of the cream cheese mixture on top.
    • Place another 8 or 9 slices in the pan, pressing down, to remove any air spaces. Place more strawberries on top, getting all the remaining sugar juices. Spread the other half of the cream cheese mixture on top.
    • Place the remaining 8 or 9 slices in the pan, pressing down again. Spread on about 4 ounces of remaining Cool Whip. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.



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    Notes

    When ready to serve, use any extra sliced strawberries, if desired.
    If your strawberry tiramisu doesn’t want to stack nicely when serving, use glasses instead. It makes a beautiful presentation. It’s so pretty in the glasses that I recommend it this way anyway.
    Nutrition Facts
    Strawberry Tiramisu No Bake Layered Dessert
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 306 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Sodium 193mg8%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword easy strawberry dessert, no bake strawberry dessert, no bake tiramisu, strawberry layered dessert
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    1. Elizabeth says

      December 29, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      A perfect treat! So delish!

      Reply
    2. Alexandra says

      December 29, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious – I love this twist on a favourite dessert! Strawberry is such a great flavour.

      Reply
    3. Amy says

      December 29, 2020 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      What a great recipe for Valentine’s Day! Well, to be honest I could have it anytime really! My daughter loves Cool Whip and my husband loves Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake. So this recipe was clearly made for my family!

      Reply
    4. Kris says

      December 30, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      We loved this!

      Reply
    5. Debra says

      January 02, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious…first time I’ve had tiramisu with strawberries…a great addition.

      Reply
    6. Raquel says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      Love how easy and delicious this is!

      Reply
    7. Linda says

      March 15, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      What a creative idea to use pound cake and I can’t wait to enjoy this more often!

      Reply
    8. Chef Dennis says

      March 15, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me drool!

      Reply
    9. Angela says

      April 16, 2021 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      I love this Tiramisu

      Reply
    10. Audrey says

      April 16, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      So easy!! I love easy no bake recipes.

      Reply
    11. Chef Dennis says

      April 16, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is sooo mouthwatering!

      Reply

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