Description
A light and creamy mascarpone dessert topped with fresh seasonal fruit simple, elegant, and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, kiwi, mango, or peach)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- 2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined and fluffy.
- 4. Spoon the mascarpone cream into serving glasses or bowls.
- 5. Top with an assortment of fresh, sliced fruit.
- 6. Drizzle with honey if desired, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season fruit for the best flavor.
- You can prepare the mascarpone cream up to a day ahead just cover and chill until ready to assemble.
- Great for brunch, dessert, or a light summer treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mascarpone, fruit, no-bake, summer, easy dessert