Ingredients

• 800g SuperValu Signature Tastes Irish Strawberries, halved
• 1 pack SuperValu Signature Tastes raspberries
• 50ml cold water
• 20g icing sugar
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 25 sponge ladyfinger biscuits
• 2 eggs, separated
• 150g caster sugar (100g + 50g)
• 500g mascarpone cheese
• 150ml cream, lightly whipped
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Method

1. Place half the strawberries and raspberries in a blender with the water, icing sugar and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Pass through a sieve and pour in a container.

2. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in strawberry puree (5-10 seconds). Arrange in a serving dish.

3. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Fold in mascarpone and cream. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture.

4. Layer ladyfingers, strawberries, puree (optional), and mascarpone mixture in a dish. Repeat until full, then chill 1-3 hours.

5. Garnish with extra strawberries, mint, and red sugar before serving.