Berry and Mascarpone Parfait Recipe

Berry and Mascarpone Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons keto-friendly sweetener (such as erythritol or monk fruit), or to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare Berries:

1. Wash and Slice Berries:
   • Wash the berries thoroughly and slice any larger berries into bite-sized pieces.
2. Sweeten Berries:
   • In a bowl, toss the mixed berries with a portion of the keto-friendly sweetener. Adjust the sweetness based on your preference.

Make Mascarpone Cream:

3. Soften Mascarpone:
   • Allow the mascarpone cheese to soften at room temperature.
4. Whip Heavy Cream:
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Combine Mascarpone and Cream:
   • Gently fold the softened mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until well combined.
6. Sweeten and Flavor:
   • Add the remaining keto-friendly sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) to the mascarpone mixture. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

Assemble Parfait:

7. Layering:
   • In serving glasses or bowls, start by layering a spoonful of the mascarpone cream at the bottom.
8. Add Berries:
   • Add a layer of the sweetened mixed berries on top of the mascarpone cream.
9. Repeat Layers:
   • Continue layering with alternating mascarpone cream and berries until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of berries on top.
10. Garnish (Optional):
    • Garnish the top with a few whole berries and mint leaves for a fresh and vibrant touch.
11. Chill (Optional):
    • If time allows, refrigerate the parfaits for about 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors meld and the parfait to chill.

Serve:

12. Serve Chilled:
    • Serve the Berry and Mascarpone Parfait chilled as a delightful and visually appealing dessert.
13. Enjoy:
    • Enjoy the layers of creamy mascarpone and sweet berries for a refreshing and keto-friendly treat.

Note:

• Feel free to customize the parfait with your favorite berries or adjust the sweetness of the mascarpone cream to suit your taste.
• You can also experiment with different extracts like almond or orange for additional flavor variations.
• This parfait is versatile and can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or as a light and elegant dessert for special occasions.

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