Layered Lemon Mascarpone Parfaits with Graham Cracker Crust

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Refreshing lemon mascarpone parfaits layered with zesty lemon curd and crunchy graham cracker crumbs for a bright and creamy dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, lemon curd, graham crackers into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers with 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter and mix until evenly moistened; set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: To assemble four parfait glasses, spoon a 2 tbsp layer of the graham cracker crust into the bottom of each glass.
  6. Step 6: Add a 3 tbsp layer of the lemon mascarpone cream, followed by a 2 tbsp layer of lemon curd.
  7. Step 7: Repeat the layers once more, finishing with a dollop of lemon curd on top.
  8. Step 8: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.

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