No-Bake Mascarpone and Berry Parfait with Honey Drizzle
An effortless layered dessert combining creamy mascarpone, fresh mixed berries, and a sweet honey drizzle for a light and elegant treat. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) mixed berries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup, for topping granola
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Step 2: Gently fold 8 oz mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until smooth and fully combined.
- Step 3: In serving glasses, layer 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture, followed by 1/3 of 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, repeating layers twice to fill the glasses.
- Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey evenly over the top and sprinkle 1/2 cup granola for a crunchy finish. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour.
