No-Bake Peach Mascarpone Parfait with Honey Almond Crunch

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Layers of sweet, ripe peaches and smooth mascarpone cream topped with crunchy honey-glazed almonds create a refreshing no-bake dessert perfect for summer. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, layers ripe peaches, mascarpone cheese, heavy cream 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 Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 8 oz mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup cold heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form and mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Toss 3 medium peeled and sliced peaches with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice in a separate bowl to prevent browning and enhance brightness.
  3. Step 3: In a small skillet over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 3 tbsp honey. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until almonds are golden and honey bubbles, then immediately transfer to parchment paper to cool and harden.
  4. Step 4: To assemble, layer peach slices and mascarpone cream alternately in 4 serving glasses, finishing with a layer of mascarpone cream on top.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the cooled honey almond crunch generously over the parfaits just before serving to preserve crunchiness.

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