No-Bake Summer Berry Mascarpone Trifle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A luscious no-bake trifle featuring layers of mascarpone cream, fresh summer berries, and crisp ladyfingers for an elegant yet easy dessert. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 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 8, 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: 20 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup, hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
20 pieces ladyfinger cookies
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup raspberries with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest; gently toss to coat and release juices.
Step 3: In a 9x9 inch glass dish, layer 7-8 ladyfinger cookies evenly to cover the bottom.
Step 4: Spread one-third of the mascarpone cream (about 1 cup) over the ladyfingers, then spoon one-third of the berry mixture (about 1 cup) over the cream.
Step 5: Repeat layering with another 7-8 ladyfingers, 1 cup mascarpone cream, and 1 cup berry mixture.
Step 6: Top with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, then garnish with a few whole berries.
Step 7: Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and ladyfingers to soften.