Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Parfaits with Fresh Berries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Light mascarpone cream infused with vanilla bean layered with sweet fresh berries for an elegant no-bake dessert parfait. This 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 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: 20 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
12 pieces ladyfinger cookies

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and airy.
Step 4: To assemble parfaits, break 12 ladyfinger cookies into bite-sized pieces and place a layer at the bottom of 4 serving glasses.
Step 5: Spoon one-third of the mascarpone cream over the cookies, then add a layer of fresh mixed berries (2 cups total divided among glasses).
Step 6: Repeat layers ending with berries on top. Chill parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.