PrintCherry Mascarpone Dessert That Feels Fancy and Delicious!
A delightful and elegant dessert featuring creamy mascarpone cheese and sweet cherries, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup almond slivers (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, toss the cherries with lemon juice and set aside.
- In serving glasses or bowls, layer the mascarpone mixture and cherries alternately.
- Top with almond slivers if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Substitute cherries with other fruits like strawberries or raspberries for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg