Berry Parfaits
Recipe
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Berry Parfaits: Place all the
berries (cut the strawberries into bite sized pieces) in a large bowl and
sprinkle with the
sugar. Stir to combine and leave to macerate for about
15-30
minutes.
In bowl of
your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer or wire whisk) beat the mascarpone, heavy whipping
cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Take four
wine or parfait glasses and layer the berries with the cream. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, if
desired. If not serving immediately, they can be covered and stored in the refrigerator
for several hours.
Makes
about four servings.
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Berry Parfaits:
3 - 4
cups (about 720 ml) assorted berries
(blackberries, blueberries,
strawberries
and/or raspberries)
or other fresh fruit
1-2
tablespoons (15-25 grams) granulated white
sugar, or to
taste
Cream:
1/2 cup (4 ounces)
(115 grams)
mascarpone cheese
(can use cream cheese)
1/2 cup (120 ml)
cold heavy whipping
cream
(cream with a 35-40% butterfat content)
3 tablespoons
(25 grams) confectioners' (icing or
powdered) sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon
pure
vanilla extract
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