No-Bake Mascarpone Berry Parfait with Honey and Almonds

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Layers of creamy mascarpone sweetened with honey, fresh mixed berries, and toasted almonds combine for a simple no-bake dessert parfait. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, honey, vanilla extract 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 280 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 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 8 oz mascarpone cheese, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Step 2: Rinse and pat dry 2 cups mixed berries. If using strawberries, hull and slice them into quarters.
  3. Step 3: Toast 1/4 cup sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: In 4 serving glasses, layer 2 tbsp mascarpone mixture, followed by a handful of mixed berries, then a sprinkle of toasted almonds. Repeat layers until glasses are full, finishing with berries and almonds on top.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 tsp lemon zest if desired and chill for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

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