The Strawberry Misu Square Pie brings together the freshness of strawberries and the creamy character of tiramisu-style desserts inside Kek & Crust’s signature square pie shell. Instead of following a traditional coffee-based tiramisu profile, this version takes a lighter, fruit-forward direction. A golden square pie shell holds alternating layers of mascarpone cheese cream and milk-soaked ladyfinger before being finished with strawberry jam and generous pieces of fresh strawberry. The result is recognisable enough to feel comforting, but different enough from an ordinary strawberry tart or tiramisu to have its own personality. Created by Kek & Crust in Kuala Lumpur, it is part of our Signature Square Pie collection, where familiar flavours are rebuilt into individual layered desserts with distinctive textures and finishes.
The structure of the Strawberry Misu Square Pie is deliberately layered rather than simply filled. At the base sits a smooth layer of mascarpone cheese cream, followed by ladyfinger lightly soaked with milk. The milk softens the ladyfinger while allowing it to retain enough structure to create a noticeable contrast against the cream. Another layer of mascarpone cheese cream sits above it, creating the soft and creamy centre associated with a misu-style dessert. Strawberry jam then adds concentrated berry flavour and gentle acidity before fresh strawberries are arranged across the surface. Each component has a clear purpose: the pie shell provides structure, the mascarpone adds richness, the ladyfinger contributes softness and body, and the combination of jam and fresh fruit lifts the dessert with brighter strawberry notes.
The flavour is creamy without being excessively heavy. Mascarpone cheese cream provides a mellow dairy richness, while the milk-soaked ladyfinger keeps the middle soft and delicate. Strawberry jam introduces a deeper cooked-fruit sweetness that contrasts with the fresher, juicier flavour of the strawberry topping. Because both fresh and preserved strawberry are used, the fruit flavour appears in two different ways rather than tasting one-dimensional. The pastry around the filling creates another layer of contrast, giving each bite a firmer exterior around the soft misu centre. Compared with the classic Tiramisu Square Pie, Strawberry Misu is brighter, fruitier and more refreshing, making it particularly suitable for customers who enjoy creamy desserts but prefer fruit over coffee or chocolate.
The Strawberry Misu Square Pie works equally well as an individual treat or as part of a mixed Square Pie box. Its red strawberry topping also makes it one of the most visually distinctive flavours in the collection, which makes it a natural choice for birthdays, small celebrations, gifting and dessert tables. It is approachable enough for customers who may be trying Kek & Crust Square Pies for the first time, while the mascarpone-and-ladyfinger construction gives it more depth than a conventional fruit tart. For anyone searching for a strawberry dessert in Kuala Lumpur that combines fresh fruit with creamy patisserie-style layers, Strawberry Misu offers a familiar flavour presented in a more playful Square Pie format.
Why You’ll Love It
- Fresh strawberries paired with strawberry jam
- Creamy mascarpone cheese filling
- Soft milk-soaked ladyfinger centre
- Multiple contrasting textures in one Square Pie
- Fruit-forward alternative to traditional tiramisu
- Handmade by Kek & Crust in Kuala Lumpur
- Suitable for gifting, celebrations or mixed dessert boxes
What’s Inside — Bottom to Top
- Square pie shell
- Mascarpone cheese cream
- Milk-soaked ladyfinger
- Mascarpone cheese cream
- Strawberry jam
- Fresh strawberries
