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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Tiramisu Cups

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These easy, no-bake tiramisu cups combine the classic flavors of chocolate-covered strawberries with creamy mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. Perfect for entertaining or a quick, show-stopping dessert, they’re layered in individual cups for a playful twist on tradition.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and dried
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ladyfingers (savoiardi), gluten-free optional
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (or decaf for kids)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweetening coffee)
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Extra strawberries and shaved chocolate, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Hull them if desired.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth (or use a double boiler).
  4. Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, coating about 3/4 of the berry. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all berries.
  5. Chill dipped strawberries in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes with a mixer).
  7. In another bowl, gently beat mascarpone until smooth.
  8. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone until just combined.
  9. Brew strong coffee and let it cool. Stir in granulated sugar if desired.
  10. Quickly dip each ladyfinger (about 1 second per side) into the coffee. Do not soak.
  11. Break or cut ladyfingers to fit the bottom of each glass or jar.
  12. Layer coffee-dipped ladyfingers, then a generous layer of mascarpone cream.
  13. Slice a few chocolate-covered strawberries and layer over the cream.
  14. Repeat layers: ladyfingers, cream, and more strawberries, ending with cream.
  15. Top with a whole or halved chocolate-covered strawberry.
  16. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with shaved chocolate or extra berries if desired.
  17. Chill assembled cups in the fridge for at least 10 minutes (up to 2 hours). Serve cold.

Notes

For best results, use cold cream and mascarpone. Do not over-soak ladyfingers. Assemble just before serving for best texture, or keep cream and strawberries separate until ready to layer. Gluten-free and dairy-free swaps work well. Use a piping bag for neat layers. These cups are very forgiving and customizable—try adding Nutella, different berries, or using decaf coffee for kids.

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