No-Bake Mixed Berry Cream Parfait

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Layers of fresh mixed berries and whipped mascarpone cream come together in this easy no-bake parfait, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated 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: 15 min Serves 4 Desserts 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, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form and mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  2. Step 2: Gently fold in 1 tsp lemon zest to brighten the cream mixture.
  3. Step 3: In serving glasses or jars, start by adding a spoonful of crushed 12 ladyfinger cookies to create a crunchy base.
  4. Step 4: Layer 1/3 of the cream mixture over the cookies, then add a mix of sliced 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, and 1 cup raspberries.
  5. Step 5: Repeat layers two more times, finishing with fresh berries on top.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and cream to set.

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