
Experience a luxurious take on traditional tiramisu with this white chocolate raspberry variation. Delicate layers of mascarpone cream and raspberry-infused ladyfingers create an elegant dessert that balances rich sweetness with bright fruit flavors. Perfect for special occasions yet simple enough for confident home cooks.
The perfect texture comes from properly soaked ladyfingers and careful temperature control of ingredients during assembly.
Key Components
- Mascarpone: Let soften at room temperature
- Heavy Cream: Keep well chilled
- White Chocolate: High-quality, finely chopped
- Raspberries: Fresh or frozen work equally well
- Savoiardi: Traditional Italian ladyfingers
- Vanilla Extract: Pure, not artificial
Preparation Steps
- 1. Make Raspberry Syrup:
- Cook raspberries with sugar and water until broken down, about 10-12 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- 2. Prepare Filling:
- Mix softened mascarpone and sugar until smooth. Separately whip cold cream with vanilla to stiff peaks. Carefully fold together.
- 3. Prepare Chocolate:
- Finely grate chilled white chocolate using microplane grater.
- 4. Layer Base:
- Briefly dip ladyfingers in raspberry syrup and arrange in baking dish. Spread with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
- 5. Complete Layers:
- Repeat layering process. Top with remaining chocolate. Cover and chill 6-24 hours.

Storage & Service
- 1. Proper Storage:
- Keep refrigerated up to 3 days. Let stand briefly before serving. Store leftovers in sealed container.
- 2. Serving Suggestions:
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint. Pair with Moscato or offer espresso alongside.
- 3. Temperature Guidelines:
- Use room temperature mascarpone and cold cream. Allow dessert to warm slightly before serving.
Advanced Preparation
This dessert benefits from overnight chilling as flavors develop and textures set perfectly. Components can be prepared a day ahead for convenient assembly. The result is a perfectly balanced dessert ready when needed.

Closing Notes
This refined interpretation of tiramisu demonstrates how classic desserts can be thoughtfully updated. The combination of white chocolate and raspberry creates an elegant dessert suitable for any special occasion. Success comes from quality ingredients and proper technique.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can this dessert be made in advance?
- Definitely! Preparing it 1–2 days ahead improves flavor.
- → Is it okay to use premade raspberry syrup?
- Homemade syrup is better, but store-bought works as a time-saver.
- → How long will it stay good?
- Keep it covered and refrigerated for up to four days.
- → Can I freeze it for later use?
- Freezing is possible, but it may change the mascarpone’s texture, so it's not ideal.
- → What if ladyfingers aren't available?
- Try substituting with pound cake or find Savoiardi cookies in international stores.