Perfect Champagne-Soaked Strawberry Tiramisu Cups
An elegant and easy-to-make dessert featuring champagne-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- About 20 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1 cup (240 ml) champagne or sparkling wine (dry or semi-dry)
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice about 1 ½ cups (225 g) of fresh strawberries. Set aside.
- In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
- In another bowl, combine 8 oz (225 g) softened mascarpone cheese with ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture with a spatula, about 10 slow turns, to keep it airy and light.
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) champagne or sparkling wine into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the champagne for 1-2 seconds per side to soak without becoming mushy.
- Place a soaked ladyfinger at the bottom of each serving cup. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of mascarpone cream over it, then add 2-3 sliced strawberries. Repeat layering if cups are tall enough, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
- Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu cups for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and ladyfingers to soften.
- Just before serving, garnish with a few strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Chill mixing bowls and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Let mascarpone sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before mixing to avoid clumps. Dip ladyfingers quickly to prevent sogginess. Layer strawberries inside and on top for freshness. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Variations include using other berries, non-alcoholic sparkling drinks, or dairy-free substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate i
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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