Description

A luscious no-bake summer dessert featuring layers of creamy mascarpone and cream cheese, tangy macerated berries, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, it’s easy to assemble and delightfully refreshing.

Ingredients

16 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup heavy whipping cream

¾ cup powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp almond extract

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup fresh raspberries

½ cup fresh blackberries

⅓ cup granulated sugar

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp cornstarch

18–20 honey graham crackers (2 sleeves)

¼ cup melted butter

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Instructions

Toss strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for about 15 minutes until juices begin to thicken.
In a bowl, beat mascarpone and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in three additions.
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13″ dish and chill in the fridge.
Spread half of the cream mixture over the chilled crust. Top with half of the berry mixture and juices. Repeat with remaining cream and berries.
Chill for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, before serving.

Notes

Use any combination of seasonal fruits like peaches or mangoes as variations.
Add lemon zest or a splash of berry liqueur for a flavor boost.
Use vanilla wafers or ladyfingers for a different crust texture.
Adjust sugar to taste depending on the tartness of the berries.
Best served cold; refrigeration helps meld the flavors.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg