Description
A refreshing dessert recipe featuring layers of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and fresh mixed berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture until soft peaks form.
- In a shallow dish, mix the cooled coffee with the coffee liqueur, if using.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- In a 9×9 inch baking dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then layer half of the mixed berries on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and berries.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with additional berries if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder to the mascarpone mixture or use chocolate-flavored ladyfingers.
- You can substitute the mixed berries with other fruits like peaches or bananas for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg