This Caramel Peanut Mascarpone Delight is a luxurious dessert that layers rich caramel, crunchy peanuts, and a smooth, creamy mixture of mascarpone and whipped cream. Topped with a silky milk chocolate ganache and more peanuts, it's a perfect blend of textures and flavors that's sure to please any sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This:
- The creamy mascarpone and whipped cream layer provides a delightful contrast to the rich caramel and crunchy peanuts.
- The milk chocolate topping adds a smooth, chocolaty finish.
- Versatile in serving: make a large batch and serve as mini desserts for convenience.
- Easy to customize with your favorite type of chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 350g caramel (homemade or store-bought)
- 75g + 25g peanuts
- Cream Layer: 200g mascarpone, 25g granulated sugar, 8g vanilla sugar, 8g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix), 250ml whipping cream
- Filling: Ladyfingers, milk
- Topping: 75g whipping cream, 150g milk chocolate (or chocolate of your choice)
Method:
- Spread the caramel at the bottom of a large serving dish and sprinkle with 75g of peanuts.
- For the cream layer, whisk mascarpone, sugar, vanilla sugar, and stabilizer. In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers in milk and layer them over the caramel.
- Spread the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- For the topping, heat 75g of cream and pour it over the milk chocolate to melt. Stir until smooth and pour this ganache over the cream layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top.
- Refrigerate until set and ready to serve.
Pro Tips:
- If using store-bought caramel, choose a high-quality brand for the best flavor.
- Make this dessert a day ahead for the flavors to meld beautifully.
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Caramel Peanut Mascarpone Delight!