Summer is here, the sun is shining and the desire for a light dessert and fruity is felt. What better than a cream of mascarpone with red fruits and crunchy biscuit to satisfy this greedy desire? This delicious and original recipe will be perfect to share with friends or family.
General overview: stages, rest time and number of people
First of all, discover the main information concerning the preparation of this delicious recipe:
- Preparation Time: about 20 minutes
- Chilling time: at least 4 hours, ideally overnight
- Number of people : this recipe is suitable for 6 to 8 servings
These essential elements of course allow you to plan your preparation, while adjusting the number of ingredients according to your needs.
Ingredients necessary for making the dessert
So here are the main ingredients to gather in your kitchen:
Mascarpone Cream
- 500g of mascarpone
- 80g of icing sugar (or more according to your taste)
- 1 large tablespoon of thick fresh cream
- the zest of one lemon (organic preferably)
Red Fruit Compote
- 500g of fresh or frozen red fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants… depending on your taste and the season)
- 80g of powdered sugar (or more according to your taste)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Crunchy Biscuits
- 250g of shortbread biscuits (such as Breton cookies, speculoos…)
- 100g of melted butter
Of course, you can imagine variations in the ingredients, especially for the biscuits which can be replaced for example by ladyfingers.
Step-by-step recipe preparation
Once all your ingredients are gathered, here is how to enjoy a delicious mascarpone cream with red fruits and crunchy biscuit:
Step 1: Preparing the red fruit compote
First, wash and trim your red fruits if necessary. In a saucepan, heat them up with the powdered sugar and lemon juice for approximately 10 minutes on low heat. The fruits should be tender and have released juice. Then, let the red fruit compote cool down at room temperature.
Step 2: Making the crunchy biscuits
While the red fruit compote cools, crumble your shortbread cookies into a bowl (you can also place them in a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin to avoid crumbs everywhere). Then incorporate the melted butter into the biscuit crumbs and mix well to obtain a sandy consistency.
Save this preparation of crunchy cookies for later.
Step 3: Making the mascarpone cream
Mix the mascarpone, icing sugar, thick fresh cream, and lemon zest in a large bowl until you get a smooth and creamy consistency. Don’t hesitate to taste and adjust the sugar according to your preferences.
Step 4: Dessert assembly
To assemble the dessert, opt for a large dish or individual verrines. In your container, start by arranging a layer of crunchy biscuits at the bottom. Then cover with a layer of mascarpone cream, and add a generous layer of red fruit compote.
Repeat these steps to form several layers of cookies, cream and compote in your container. Finish with a final layer of mascarpone cream.
Step 5: Rest Time
Place the dessert in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but ideally for a whole night. This resting time allows the flavors to blend well and the consistency to set to provide a tasty texture in the mouth.
Your delicious red fruit and crunchy biscuit dessert is now ready to be savored! You can also add some final touches just before serving, such as a sprinkling of lemon zest or fresh mint leaves for a decorative and original touch.
In the end, this recipe will be perfect to delight the taste buds of your guests at a friendly summer meal.