No-Bake Berry Mascarpone Parfait with Almond Crumble

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A light and refreshing no-bake parfait layering luscious mascarpone cream with fresh mixed berries and crunchy almond crumble. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 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: 20 min Cook: 5 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, whisk 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Step 2: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture to create a light cream.
  3. Step 3: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 cup sliced almonds, stirring constantly until almonds are toasted and golden, about 3-4 minutes; remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp lemon zest; let cool.
  4. Step 4: In serving glasses, layer 1/3 of the mascarpone cream, followed by a handful of 2 cups mixed berries, and then a sprinkle of the almond crumble.
  5. Step 5: Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with almond crumble on top.
  6. Step 6: Chill parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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