Description
Delightful and festive dessert parfaits made with layers of fresh berries, rich mascarpone cheese, and light whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pound blueberries
- 1 pound raspberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sponge cake or ladyfingers, crumbled
- 1/4 cup peppermint candies, crushed (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- In small glasses or parfait cups, layer the crumbled sponge cake or ladyfingers at the bottom.
- Add a layer of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries) on top of the cake.
- Spoon a layer of the creamy mascarpone mixture over the berries.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top for a festive touch, if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled. Best enjoyed within the first day for optimal texture and flavor. Can substitute peppermint with chocolate shavings for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait shot
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg