Ingredients
5 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
16 oz mascarpone cheese
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
24–28 ladyfingers
½ cup berry syrup or juice
2 tbsp Chambord or berry liqueur (optional)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
1. Macerate berries with sugar and citrus juice. Let rest for 30–60 minutes.
2. Whip mascarpone with heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Optional: prepare sabayon by heating yolks, sugar, and marsala before folding into mascarpone.
4. Dip ladyfingers quickly in berry syrup or juice.
5. Layer soaked ladyfingers in serving dish.
6. Spread mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
7. Add a layer of mixed berries.
8. Repeat layers and top with remaining cream.
9. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Garnish with whipped cream or freeze-dried berry powder before serving.
Notes
Use any fresh or frozen berries you like.
Make it alcohol-free by using only berry or orange juice.
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
Serve in a trifle bowl or individual glasses for a beautiful presentation.
For July 4th, use only strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic look.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg