Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
3 – 4 cups assorted berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries) or other fresh fruit
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar, or to taste
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese,
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners’ (icing or powdered) sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions:
- Place all the berries (cut the strawberries into pieces if they are too large) in a large bowl and sprinkle with the sugar.
- Stir to combine and leave to macerate for about 30 minutes.
- In bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer or wire whisk) beat the mascarpone, heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract just until soft peaks form.
- Take four wine or parfait glasses and layer the berries with the cream.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
- The parfaits can be made several hours before serving. Cover and store in the refrigerator.