Peach Tiramisu Italian Dessert (Printer-friendly)

Light and creamy Italian dessert featuring fresh peaches layered with 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

# How-To Guide:

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.
03 - Combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Combine peach juice and peach schnapps (if using) in a shallow dish.
06 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into peach juice mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not soggy.
07 - Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in single layer at bottom of 9x7 inch serving dish. Spread half of mascarpone cream over ladyfingers, then top with half of sliced peaches.
08 - Repeat with remaining soaked ladyfingers, remaining mascarpone cream, and remaining peach slices.
09 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The peaches keep everything tasting light and fresh, not heavy like traditional tiramisu can sometimes feel
  • You can assemble it ahead and let it chill, making it perfect for dinner parties or summer gatherings
  • The ladyfingers soften into this tender cake-like texture while still holding their shape beautifully
02 -
  • The ladyfingers continue softening as they chill, so if they seem slightly firm when you assemble the dish, that is actually perfect
  • Do not skip the chilling time because the flavors need those hours to come together into something cohesive
  • If your peaches are not very juicy, add an extra tablespoon of peach juice to the dipping mixture
03 -
  • If your ladyfingers are especially hard, let them soak for two seconds instead of one
  • Room temperature mascarpone mixes more smoothly, so take it out of the fridge early

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