Delicious Strawberry Tiramisu Cups Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with White Chocolate Shavings
A light and fresh twist on classic tiramisu featuring juicy strawberries, mascarpone cream, and delicate white chocolate shavings. Perfect for spring and summer, this easy dessert is ready in under 30 minutes and requires no fancy equipment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 20 ladyfinger cookies (about 7 ounces)
- 1/2 cup strawberry syrup (made from simmering strawberries with sugar and water)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, shaved or finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until berries soften and syrup thickens. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and let cool.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Hull and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Toss gently with 2 tablespoons sugar and set aside to macerate for about 10 minutes.
- Whip the Cream: Using an electric mixer, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to soft peaks (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix Mascarpone Filling: In a separate bowl, combine 8 ounces room-temperature mascarpone with 1/4 cup sugar. Fold in the whipped cream gently until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cups: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the strawberry syrup for 1-2 seconds per side. Place one soaked ladyfinger at the bottom of each cup.
- Add Layers: Spoon a generous layer of mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger, then add a layer of macerated strawberries. Repeat once more if cups are tall enough, finishing with a mascarpone layer on top.
- Chill: Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Garnish: Just before serving, shave white chocolate over each cup using a microplane or vegetable peeler.
Notes
Do not over-soak ladyfingers to prevent sogginess; dip quickly for 1-2 seconds per side. Whip cream to soft peaks to keep mascarpone mixture light and fluffy. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight for best texture. White chocolate shavings add delicate sweetness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 4
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