Strawberry Dessert Cups (Thermomix Spaghetti Dessert)
Elegant no-bake strawberry dessert cups with creamy mascarpone whipped cream, fresh strawberry sauce, and white chocolate shavings. A quick Thermomix version of classic German Spaghettieis ready in 12 minutes.
Equipment
- Thermomix or stand mixer
- Piping bag with star tip
- 6 serving glasses
- Fine grater
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh strawberries, hulled and divided
- 400 ml cold heavy whipping cream
- 250 g mascarpone cheese, cold
- 60 g powdered sugar plus extra for strawberries
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 100 g white chocolate, chilled for grating
- 12 pieces digestive biscuits or graham crackers optional
- 6 leaves fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Chop 400g strawberries into small pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and lemon juice. Set aside for 15 minutes to macerate.
- Place remaining 100g strawberries in Thermomix bowl with mascarpone, 60g powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix 20 seconds on speed 6 until smooth.
- Insert butterfly whisk attachment. Add cold heavy cream and whip 3-4 minutes on speed 3 until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer cream to piping bag with star tip. If using biscuits, crush and layer in bottom of 6 serving glasses.
- Pipe or spoon cream over biscuits in circular motions to create spaghetti-like strands.
- Top with macerated strawberries and juices. Grate chilled white chocolate over each cup using fine grater.
- Garnish with mint and serve immediately, or chill up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients and equipment beforehand for best whipping results
- Don't overwhip cream or it will become grainy
- For dairy-free version, use coconut cream and coconut-based cream cheese
- White chocolate shavings create the signature Spaghettieis cheese-like appearance
- Assemble close to serving time for best texture