Strawberry Tiramisu for Two Recipe

Cut off the tops of the strawberries and slice the berries. Reserve 2 large whole berries for garnish.

In a blender place 2 cups of strawberries and 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; blend to puree and set aside.

In a medium bowl combine mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup cream 1/4 cup sugar and liqueur; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until thickened.

Place 6 ladyfingers on a serving plate and brush each with approximately 1 teaspoon cold espresso coffee. Spread or pipe out 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers and layer with half of the sliced strawberries.

Repeat with the next 6 ladyfingers espresso remaining cheese mixture and sliced strawberries; top with remaining 6 ladyfingers.

In a small mixing bowl combine 1/4 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until just whipped approximately 1 minute. Spread cream evenly over top layer of ladyfingers.

Dust cocoa over whipped cream and garnish with 2 reserved strawberries. Pour strawberry puree onto two serving plates. Cut tiramisu in half and place onto puree.