No-Bake Peach and Mascarpone Parfaits
Light and luscious no-bake parfaits layering fresh peaches with smooth mascarpone and honey, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers ripe peaches, mascarpone cheese, honey 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 260 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
- 3 medium, peeled and sliced ripe peaches
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 8, broken into pieces ladyfinger cookies
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 3 tbsp honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract; whisk gently until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2: Toss 3 medium peeled and sliced peaches with 1 tbsp lemon juice in another bowl to prevent browning.
- Step 3: In four serving glasses, layer 2 tbsp broken ladyfinger cookies at the bottom, then spoon 2 tbsp mascarpone mixture, followed by 1/4 cup peach slices.
- Step 4: Repeat layering once more ending with peaches on top, then sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sliced almonds over each parfait.
- Step 5: Chill the parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the ladyfingers to soften slightly.
