Valentines Strawberry Tiramisu Cups (Print)

Layered mascarpone cream with fresh strawberries and coffee-soaked ladyfingers in elegant individual cups.

# Ingredients:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Mascarpone Cream

04 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
06 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

08 - 12 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
09 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
10 - 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, optional
11 - Fresh strawberries for garnish
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
13 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and allow to macerate for 10 minutes.
02 - Beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
03 - Combine cooled brewed coffee with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish, stirring to blend.
04 - Break ladyfingers in half if necessary to fit serving glasses. Briefly dip each piece into coffee mixture without over-soaking.
05 - Layer 2-3 coffee-soaked ladyfingers in bottom of each serving glass. Spoon mascarpone cream over ladyfingers, then add layer of macerated strawberries. Repeat layering sequence, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
06 - Cover cups and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set properly.
07 - Remove from refrigeration and top each cup with fresh strawberries, mint leaves, and light dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes assembling magic.
  • No baking means no heat, no timing stress, just pure creamy berry bliss that comes together while you sip your own coffee.
  • Four individual servings make it feel special whether you're sharing with someone or treating yourself.
02 -
  • Don't oversoak the ladyfingers or they'll turn to mush—a quick dip is all they need because they'll keep absorbing moisture in the fridge.
  • Room temperature mascarpone is non-negotiable because cold cheese won't fold smoothly into the cream, and you'll end up with lumps no matter how hard you try.
03 -
  • Whip your heavy cream while it's still cold and stop the moment stiff peaks form—overwhipped cream turns to butter faster than you'd think.
  • The secret that changed everything for me was chilling the serving glasses in the freezer for five minutes before assembly so the mascarpone cream stays perfectly structured longer.
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