Strawberry Banana Mascarpone Dessert with White Chocolate Topping

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:

1. Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: Whip mascarpone, stabilizer, sugars, and cream until stiff.
2. Cookie Base: Layer crushed cookies at the bottom of the serving dish.
3. Fruit Layer: Arrange slices of strawberries and bananas over the cookies.
4. Assemble: Spread the mascarpone mixture over the fruit layer.
5. White Chocolate Topping: Melt white chocolate in cream and pour over the mascarpone layer.
6. Chill: Refrigerate to set.
7. Garnish: Before serving, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and add extra strawberry and banana slices.
8. 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!