Description
An indulgent dessert featuring layers of creamy mascarpone, sweet strawberries, and a hint of cocoa, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 200ml heavy cream
- 100g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g ladyfinger cookies
- 300g fresh strawberries, sliced
- Coffee or strawberry juice for soaking
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture carefully.
- Prepare ladyfingers by quickly dipping them in coffee or strawberry juice.
- Layer soaked ladyfingers in the dish, followed by mascarpone mixture and fresh strawberries.
- Repeat the layering process and finish with a mascarpone layer.
- Dust with cocoa powder on top.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Make a day in advance for richer flavor. Customize with lemon curd or liqueur for added twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg