Description
Silky summer mascarpone cream combines Italian elegance with seasonal charm. Sweet berries and delicate mascarpone create a luxurious dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Sweetening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Whip mascarpone with lemon zest and other cream ingredients in a large bowl until silky and uniform in texture.
- Select clean 8-ounce mason jars and create a base layer of fresh, ripe strawberry slices along the bottom.
- Carefully pipe a generous dollop of the creamy lemon mascarpone mixture over the strawberry foundation.
- Cut pound cake into precise cubes, approximately 2-inch segments, and delicately arrange them atop the cream layer.
- Add another elegant swirl of mascarpone cream, completely covering the cake cubes.
- Decorate the surface with additional vibrant strawberry pieces, creating a visually appealing and appetizing summer dessert presentation.
Notes
- Cool down on hot summer days with this refreshing, no-bake dessert that bursts with fruity and creamy goodness.
- Prep ingredients in advance and assemble these elegant individual desserts just before serving for maximum freshness and visual appeal.
- Mason jars make perfect portable containers, creating an Instagram-worthy presentation that’s both charming and practical.
- Layer ingredients carefully to create beautiful texture contrasts between soft cake, silky cream, and juicy strawberries.
- Store assembled desserts in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain optimal taste and texture.
- Swap pound cake with angel food cake or shortbread for delightful variations that complement the creamy mascarpone base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg