Mint Berries and Cream
If you are looking for a fresh dessert full of elegance and flavor, try this combination of fresh mint with fresh berries and rich cream. It is sure to please everyone you are serving.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 ¼ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 ¼ cup fresh blackberries
- 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped very finely
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup whipping cream
- Pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Toss the berries, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice and fresh mint in a medium bowl. Let stand until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Stir the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl and stir to loosen.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream, remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks are formed.
- Fold the cream into the mascarpone cheese.
- Divide berries among plates and spoon mascarpone cheese mixture atop the berries. Drizzle berry juices around dessert and serve immediately.
Cooking time (duration): 60 minutes
Number of servings: 4
