Whipped Mascarpone and Espresso Dip with Biscotti
A smooth, lightly sweetened mascarpone dip infused with espresso, served alongside crunchy almond biscotti for dipping. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 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 200 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 8 oz chilled mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 pieces almond biscotti
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup cold heavy cream, 3 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp instant espresso powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Step 2: Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form and the dip is light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Step 4: Serve the whipped mascarpone espresso dip alongside 12 pieces of almond biscotti for dipping.
