Berry Mascarpone Trifle

Indulge in layers of creamy mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, and mixed berries beautifully assembled in a delightful trifle.

Ingredients

2	mascarpone cheese
3	cups heavy whipping cream
1	cup confectioners' sugar
1⁄2	cup granulated sugar
2	tablespoons vanilla extract
1	package frozen mixed berries
2	quarts strawberries, sliced
2	pints blackberries
1	pint raspberries
8	ladyfingers

Instructions

• 1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until well blended.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese with vanilla extract and granulated sugar.
  4. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  5. In another bowl, puree the thawed mixed berries with granulated sugar. Microwave for 1-2 minutes if needed.
  6. Separate the ladyfingers and dip each one (flat side down) in the berry puree.
  7. Arrange the ladyfingers in concentric circles on the bottom of the trifle bowl. Stack ladyfingers along the sides to create a cake "crust" for the filling.
  8. Drizzle some berry puree over the ladyfingers on the bottom.
  9. Spread the mascarpone and cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
  10. Add the sliced strawberries and blackberries, then continue layers of cream, berries, and puree.
  11. In the center layer, add more ladyfingers.
  12. Continue layering the mascarpone and cream, berries, and puree until reaching the top of the trifle bowl.
  13. Arrange strawberry slices along the edge of the trifle bowl. Place raspberries and blackberries in concentric circles on the top cream layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  14. Save some puree for guests to drizzle over individual servings.

Jul 19, 2024