Description
A no-bake summer dessert that combines mascarpone cheese with the vibrant flavors of Limoncello, creating a light, creamy mousse perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Limoncello
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint before serving.
Notes
This dessert can be made a day in advance. Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg