Strawberry Matcha Tiramisu Cups (Print View)

A fusion dessert featuring matcha-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and fresh strawberries layered in cups.

# Components:

→ Matcha Syrup

01 - 1 cup hot water
02 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Mascarpone Cream

04 - 8.8 ounces mascarpone cheese
05 - 7 fluid ounces heavy cream, cold
06 - 2.5 ounces powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

08 - 18 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
09 - 8.8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - Matcha powder for dusting
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, whisk hot water, matcha powder, and granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
02 - Using an electric mixer, beat cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
03 - Whisk mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until smooth and fluffy without overmixing.
05 - Briefly dip each ladyfinger into cooled matcha syrup without soaking, then break or cut to fit bases of dessert cups.
06 - Layer soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and sliced strawberries twice, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow setting and chilling.
08 - Dust with matcha powder and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of airy mascarpone cream and juicy strawberries tastes even better once the flavors meld overnight.
  • It’s blissfully easy but looks like something you’d pick at a fancy café with friends.
02 -
  • If you soak the ladyfingers for even a second too long, they turn soggy and collapse into mush—so dip fast.
  • Letting the cups rest in the fridge a bit longer (even overnight) deepens every flavor, trust me.
03 -
  • Use clear dessert glasses so the pretty layers and bright green matcha truly show off.
  • A fine-mesh sieve gives you the most even, delicate matcha dusting on top—no clumps, just elegance.
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