No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone Parfaits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Light and refreshing parfaits layered with zesty lemon mascarpone cream and fresh blueberries for a no-bake summer treat. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest 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 290 calories and feeds 6, 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 6 Italian cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, softened mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup, cold heavy cream
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream to stiff peaks with a hand mixer, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and light.
Step 4: To assemble, spoon 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of each of 6 serving glasses.
Step 5: Add a layer of lemon mascarpone cream (about 3 tbsp) over the crumbs.
Step 6: Top with 2 tbsp fresh blueberries, then repeat layers once more, finishing with blueberries on top.
Step 7: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.