This delightful dessert combines the creamy richness of mascarpone with the natural sweetness of strawberries and bananas. Layers of crushed cookies create a pleasing texture contrast, while the mascarpone mixture is whipped with sugar and vanilla for a subtle sweetness. The dessert is topped with a smooth white chocolate ganache and garnished with a drizzle of dark chocolate, providing a visually appealing finish. Fresh slices of strawberry and banana add a refreshing touch to this indulgent treat.
Why You’ll Love This
- Creamy and Fruity Flavors: The combination of mascarpone, strawberries, and bananas offers a delightful taste experience.
- Crunchy Cookie Layer: Adds a satisfying texture to the creamy dessert.
- Elegant White and Dark Chocolate Topping: Enhances the visual appeal and adds a chocolatey richness.
- Versatile and Customizable: Can be adapted with different types of cookies or fruits.
Ingredients:
- Mascarpone Mixture:
- 250g mascarpone
- 8g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix)
- 40g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 250g cream (unwhipped)
- Fruit Layer:
- 150g strawberries, sliced
- 175g banana, sliced
- Cookie Base:
- 150g cookies of your choice, crushed
- White Chocolate Topping:
- 50ml cream (unwhipped)
- 100g white chocolate
- Dark Chocolate Garnish:
- 20ml cream (unwhipped)
- 25g dark chocolate
- Extra:
- Additional strawberry and banana slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: Whip mascarpone, stabilizer, sugars, and cream until stiff.
- Cookie Base: Layer crushed cookies at the bottom of the serving dish.
- Fruit Layer: Arrange slices of strawberries and bananas over the cookies.
- Assemble: Spread the mascarpone mixture over the fruit layer.
- White Chocolate Topping: Melt white chocolate in cream and pour over the mascarpone layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate to set.
- Garnish: Before serving, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and add extra strawberry and banana slices.
- Serve: Enjoy this Strawberry Banana Mascarpone Dessert, a perfect combination of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures in every bite.
Indulge in this deliciously layered dessert, a symphony of flavors and textures that’s sure to please any palate!