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Light Raspberry with Mascarpone and Fresh Raspberries

A light and refreshing dessert featuring layers of creamy mascarpone cheese and fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream At room temperature for better texture.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries Use fresh for the best flavor and texture.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Brightens the flavors.
  • as needed Fresh mint leaves for garnish Optional garnish for presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the fresh raspberries.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend with a hand mixer until it reaches soft peaks.
  3. Gently fold in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Assembly
  1. Layer the mascarpone mixture and fresh raspberries in dessert glasses, starting with a dollop of the mascarpone mixture.
  2. Repeat layers until the glasses are filled.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the filled glasses for about an hour to allow flavors to mingle.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

For a lighter texture, ensure mascarpone and heavy cream are at room temperature before whipping. This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Use fresh fruits like strawberries or blueberries for variations.