Citrus mascarpone cups that delight your taste buds!
Citrus mascarpone cups are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the refreshing zest of citrus fruits, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the mixture until it forms soft peaks.
- Gently fold in the citrus zest and juice from the orange, lemon, and lime.
- Divide the mixture into serving cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your preference.
- Feel free to use any combination of citrus fruits you like.
- These cups can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg