Macerated Berries with Mascarpone Cream

Macerated berries in a mini martini glass.

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Macerated Berries with Mascarpone Cream

These Macerated Berries are soaked in citrus liqueur and spooned over a smooth mascarpone cream for a fresh, elegant dessert perfect for summer gatherings.

Course Desserts

Cuisine Italian-American

Keyword berries with mascarpone, dinner party fruit dessert, Grand Mariner berries, Italian-American dessert, Macerated Berries, no bake berry dessert, summer berry dessert

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup raspberries
2 cups blueberries
2 cups sliced strawberries
4 tablespoons Grand Marnier
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
¼ cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)

Instructions

Place berries in a bowl and add Grand Marnier, lemon juice, and sugar. Toss berries in liquid and set aside to soak for up to two hours. Toss berries every once in awhile during the two hour timeframe.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, confectioners sugar, and Grand Marnier. Blend until combined. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, scoop ¼ cup of the mascarpone cream into tasting dish. Top with 2 tablespoons berries and 1 tablespoon liquid. Serve immediately.

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