No-Bake Berry Mascarpone Icebox Cake

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Layers of airy mascarpone cream and fresh mixed berries come together in this chilled no-bake icebox cake, perfect for warm days. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 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 8, 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 8 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. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form and the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  2. Step 2: Lightly zest 1 tsp lemon zest over the mascarpone cream and gently fold it in with a spatula to add brightness.
  3. Step 3: In an 8x8 inch dish, arrange a single layer of 8 ladyfinger cookies, spacing them evenly.
  4. Step 4: Spread one-third of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, smoothing with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Scatter a mixture of 1/3 cup sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup blueberries, and 1/3 cup raspberries evenly over the cream layer.
  6. Step 6: Repeat the layering process two more times with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and berries, finishing with a cream and berry topping.
  7. Step 7: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the ladyfingers to soften and flavors to meld.
  8. Step 8: Before serving, garnish with a few extra fresh berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

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