Strawberry Delight Clouds Recipe for a Refreshing Dessert
Strawberry Heaven is a delightful layered dessert featuring fresh strawberries, creamy mascarpone, and a crunchy graham cracker base. It's a refreshing treat perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
- extra strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream with remaining powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Blend mascarpone cheese with lemon zest and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture gently.
- Layer crushed graham crackers in serving glasses.
- Add a layer of macerated strawberries over the graham crackers.
- Top with a generous layer of mascarpone cream mixture; repeat layers.
- Chill assembled desserts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and strawberry slices before serving.
Notes
Chill the dessert for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.