Berry Parfaits with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
Description
An easy and light dessert with berries.
These Berry Parfaits are layered with Mascarpone Whipped Cream. They are fun and simple to make + great for picnics.
Most people think of picnicking in the Summer but I actually love picnicking in the Fall once the weather starts to cool. Of course this is a moving target in Texas but it’s quite lovely to find a day that’s worthy of an outdoor feast.
Each of these mini berry parfaits start with a dollop of mascarpone whipped cream that’s enhanced with vanilla along with a drizzle of honey.
The best part about these berry parfaits is that you can make them well in advance and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them.
You can dress them up with lots of other things like nuts, cookies or shortcakes. It’s an easy treat that’s cute and delicious.
Ingredients
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- A variety of berries that you can find (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- 8 oz of Mascarpone Cheese at room-temperature
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
- Honey to drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Using a hand-mixer or stand-up mixer with the whisk attachment, on medium speed, blend together the mascarpone cheese and 2 tbsp of the powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Set aside in another bowl.
- In a mixing bowl add the heavy whipping cream and the remaining sugar and blend on high-speed just until stiff peaks form, about a minute or two.
- Turn the mixer off and carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Add the vanilla extract and gently stir to combine.
- Layer with berries in whatever containers you want to serve them in.
- Drizzle with honey if you like.
6 Comments
Nagi@RecipeTinEats
September 24, 2014 at 3:53 pmHey Carrie! I subscribed to your blog but I just realised I haven’t been getting notifications! I certainly wouldn’t have missed this :) I am a huge fan of make ahead, so this is right up my alley! Gorgeous! And I highly approve of your whipped cream with mascarpone, such an awesome combo isn’t it? Pinning!
Carrie Pacini
September 25, 2014 at 5:50 amThanks Nagi for letting me know!
Mira
October 19, 2014 at 10:00 pmI love Mascrapone mousses and parfaits Carrie! these look so fresh and easy and I love that you can make them ahead. Pinned! New subscriber and follower :)
Carrie Pacini
October 20, 2014 at 8:15 pmThanks Mira, hope you enjoy them!
Rebecca
July 20, 2019 at 9:29 pmTried this recipe today and I love the balance of the mascarpone and whipped cream! This recipe works great with sugar substitutes (monk fruit in my case). Thanks for the recipe!
Carrie Pacini
October 4, 2019 at 11:18 amThanks Rebecca for tip on sugar substitutes :)