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Cherry Strawberry Chocolate Delight Cups

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Cherry Strawberry Chocolate Delight Cups are a layered no-bake dessert combining fresh cherries, strawberries, rich chocolate, and creamy mascarpone filling for a refreshing and indulgent treat. Perfect for gatherings and make-ahead desserts.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake / Chilled
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250 g fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 250 ml cold heavy cream
  • 200 g mascarpone or cream cheese
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150 g fresh cherries, pitted
  • 80 g dark or milk chocolate, chopped
  • 8 to 10 chocolate biscuits or thin chocolate sponge pieces
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
  • Whole cherries (for decoration)
  • Fresh strawberries (for decoration)
  • Chocolate squares (for decoration)
  • Chocolate shavings (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Blend strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Cook the strawberry mixture over low heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened, then cool completely.
  3. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  4. Mix mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  6. Divide cream into two portions and mix one portion with cooled strawberry sauce to create strawberry cream.
  7. In serving cups, add a layer of plain cream at the bottom.
  8. Add biscuit or sponge pieces, followed by cherries and strawberry cream.
  9. Sprinkle chopped chocolate and repeat layers until cups are filled.
  10. Finish with cream and decorate with cherries, strawberries, and chocolate.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Chill dessert for at least 2 hours for best flavor and texture.
  • You can substitute cherries with raspberries or blueberries.
  • Use white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
  • Do not freeze, as cream texture may separate.
  • Assemble slowly for clean visible layers.

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