Berries With Mascarpone Cream |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Delicious and a pretty way to serve summer berries which we enjoyed. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 2005) Ingredients:
3/4 cup whipping cream |
4 ounces mascarpone cheese |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 lemon |
8 cups assorted fresh berries (your choice, i used strawberries, black berries and blueberries) |
3/4 cup blackberry preserves (or other berry preserves, i used a low-sugar version which worked out well) |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl of a mixer, combine whipping cream, mascarpone, 3 tablespoons of sugar and juice from lemon.
2. Beat until soft peaks form.
3. Set aside and refrigerate until serving time.
4. In a large bowl combine berries, 1/2 cup sugar, grated peel of lemon and preserves.
5. Toss gently to combine. Refrigrate until serving.
6. Divide berry mixture into bowls and top with cream.
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