Layered No-Bake Berry Mascarpone Parfait

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A refreshing dessert featuring layers of sweetened mascarpone cream and mixed berries, perfect for warm days without needing an oven. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar 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: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz mascarpone cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and forms soft peaks.
  2. Step 2: Gently fold 1 tsp lemon zest into the mascarpone cream to brighten the flavor.
  3. Step 3: In serving glasses or bowls, place 3 ladyfinger cookies at the bottom, breaking them if needed to fit.
  4. Step 4: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mascarpone cream over the cookies, spreading evenly.
  5. Step 5: Add a layer of mixed berries consisting of 1/4 cup sliced strawberries, 2 tbsp blueberries, and 2 tbsp raspberries.
  6. Step 6: Repeat the layers once more: 3 ladyfinger cookies, 1/4 cup mascarpone cream, and a final layer of berries.
  7. Step 7: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the ladyfingers to soften and the flavors to meld.

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