CAROLINA STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU

"This prize winning Tiramisu is made with strawberries, vanilla syrup, amaretto, mascarpone, heavy cream along with ladyfingers. Garnished with cocoa powder."

4 cups strawberries, divided use
3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
3/4 cup amaretto
Ladyfingers (as needed)
unsweetened cocoa powder (for garnish)

Puree 2 cups of strawberries and slice the remaining 2 cups strawberries; set aside.

Whip whipping cream until soft peaks; whip in mascarpone cheese, vanilla syrup, and amaretto; set aside.

In a large bowl or other deep dish, place a layer of ladyfingers which have been soaked briefly, less than a minute, in pureed strawberries. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and then a layer of the whipped cream mixture. Repeat. Top with cocoa powder.

Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Servings 8
Source: Amanda Boury, Raleigh, NC. 1st place winner in the NC Strawberry Association