Description
A light and elegant dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries and creamy mascarpone, blended with whipped cream for a smooth and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed biscuits or ladyfingers (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and airy.
- Slice strawberries and optionally toss with a little sugar.
- Add a layer of crushed biscuits or ladyfingers at the bottom of each cup if using.
- Add a layer of mascarpone cream followed by strawberries.
- Repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with extra strawberries or lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- Fold whipped cream gently to keep the mixture light.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar.
- Add chocolate shavings or berry syrup for variation.
- Can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
