Italian Style

On hot summer days, lighter, fruit-forward desserts take centre stage. Chefs and pastry professionals are reinventing classic recipes with seasonal ingredients and contemporary flavour combinations. Tropical fruits such as mango and passion fruit bring freshness, vibrant colour and natural sweetness, making them the perfect choice for creating modern interpretations of traditional favourites.

The Mango & Passion Fruit Tiramisù is a perfect example. Simple to prepare yet visually striking, it combines the creamy richness of mascarpone with the bright notes of tropical fruit, creating a dessert that feels both familiar and unexpected. It is an effortless way to bring variety to the menu while preserving the authenticity of one of Italy's most iconic recipes.

At the heart of the recipe are Matilde Vicenzi Vicenzovo Ladyfingers. Produced since the early 1900s according to the original family recipe, they are still made with simple ingredients, including 26% fresh eggs, selected flour and sugar. Their exceptional absorption capacity allows them to soak up fruit purées and creams while maintaining their structure, making them the ideal base for Tiramisù and countless other layered desserts. Today, Vicenzovo remains Italy's most popular ladyfinger biscuit, recognised by professionals worldwide for its quality, versatility and consistently excellent performance.

Prepare the mascarpone cream by combining mascarpone, whipped cream and sugar.

Blend the mango into a smooth purée and combine it with the passion fruit pulp.

Lightly dip the Vicenzovo Ladyfingers into the fruit mixture and arrange them in the base of a serving dish or individual glasses. Alternate layers of soaked ladyfingers with the mascarpone cream until all the ingredients have been used.

Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Finish with fresh mango cubes and passion fruit pulp to enhance both presentation and flavour.

Combining authentic Italian craftsmanship with vibrant tropical ingredients, the Mango & Passion Fruit Tiramisù is an elegant dessert solution that is easy to reproduce, visually impactful and perfectly suited to contemporary menus.

MANGO & PASSION FRUIT TIRAMISÙ