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strawberry tiramisu cups in clear glass jars

Strawberry Tiramisu Cups

These Strawberry Tiramisu Cups are creamy, fruity, and coffee-kissed. Layers of mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and sweet strawberries come together in this easy, make-ahead dessert that tastes like summer in a cup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian (with a fruity twist)
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream:
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberries:
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional, for baked strawberries
For the Coffee Dip:
  • ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee cooled
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry liqueur optional
For Assembly:
  • 12 –14 ladyfinger biscuits savoiardi
  • White chocolate curls or cocoa powder for garnish

Method
 

Prep the Strawberries
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread chopped strawberries on a small tray, drizzle with honey, and bake for 10 minutes. This brings out their sweetness and creates a syrupy texture. You can skip baking if you prefer fresh, bright flavor.
Make the Mascarpone Cream
  1. In a cold mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract, then beat again until smooth and fluffy. Don’t overmix — you want it creamy, not stiff.
Mix the Coffee Dip
  1. In a shallow bowl, combine espresso (or strong coffee) with strawberry liqueur, if using. Stir and set aside to cool.
Layer the Dessert
  1. Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the coffee — no soaking, just a quick dunk.
  2. In small cups or jars, layer as follows:
  3. A spoonful of mascarpone cream
  4. A dipped ladyfinger or two
  5. A layer of strawberries
  6. Repeat one more time, ending with mascarpone cream on top.
Chill and Set
  1. Cover the cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can. This helps the flavors blend beautifully and softens the ladyfingers.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Before serving, top with white chocolate curls, cocoa powder, or fresh strawberry slices. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy layers with a spoon.

Notes

  • These cups taste even better the next day — the coffee flavor deepens and the cream thickens.
  • You can use decaf coffee if you’re serving them to kids.
  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, use roasted berries instead of fresh ones.
  • Avoid freezing; mascarpone doesn’t hold its texture well once thawed.