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Creamy Individual Strawberry Tiramisu Cups

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A light and indulgent summer dessert featuring layers of mascarpone cream, fresh strawberries, and ladyfingers soaked in strawberry syrup, served in individual cups.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1/2 cup water (120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature (225g)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled (240ml)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • About 12 ladyfinger cookies
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (75g) for topping and layering
  • Cocoa powder or finely chopped white chocolate (optional) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until strawberries soften and mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Optionally mash some berries or strain for smoother syrup.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Mascarpone Layer: In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully combined and fluffy. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Assemble the Tiramisu Cups: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the warm strawberry syrup for 1-2 seconds on each side to soak without becoming soggy. Break to fit if needed and place a layer at the bottom of each cup.
  4. Add a generous spoonful of mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers and smooth gently.
  5. Layer fresh strawberry slices on top of the cream.
  6. Repeat with another layer of syrup-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
  7. Finish with fresh strawberries on top and a light dusting of cocoa powder or white chocolate shavings if desired.
  8. Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and ladyfingers soften.

Notes

Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid mushiness; just a quick dip is enough. Chill mascarpone and cream before whipping for best texture. Folding whipped cream gently into mascarpone keeps the cream light and fluffy. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone and cream with coconut cream-based alternatives.

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