Berries in the clouds
Serve with an almond cookie or sprinkle a few graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of the cup. The perfect dessert for July 4th!
Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep time: 30 minutes; Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meal Type: Dessert
NC Ingredients: Strawberry, blueberry
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, beat cheese, 6 tbsp sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth.
Step 2
In another bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold beaten cream into the mascarpone mixture.
Step 3
Place 1 cup strawberries and the remaining 2 tbsp sugar in a food processor and pulse, 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in remaining strawberries.
Step 4
Place half the blueberries in the bottom of 4 dessert bowls. Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the blueberries, dividing evenly.
Step 5
Top each with the strawberry mixture. Place remaining blueberries on top. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. Top with slivered almonds.
Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.