Berries with Mascarpone and Meringue

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: First Time Dinner Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (48)

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Prep Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

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Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) container fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries
1 1/4 cups fresh blackberries
2/3 cup fresh blueberries
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
Pinch ground cinnamon
4 meringue cookies, coarsely crumbled

Directions

Toss the berries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let stand until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl to loosen. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream, remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, and pinch of cinnamon in another large bowl to soft peaks. Fold 1/4 of the cream into the mascarpone cheese to lighten. Fold in the remaining whipped cream.

Using a slotted spoon, divide the berries among plates. Spoon the mascarpone cheese atop the berries. Sprinkle the meringue cookies over top. Drizzle the berry juices around the dessert and serve immediately.

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recipe Berries with Mascarpone and Meringue
Kelsi Bothell, WA 08-17-2009
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Ingredients expensive, but well worth it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a delicious dessert! I made it for a group of people, and everyone loved it. Berries are a little on the expensive... side, so if I make it again it will just be with berries that are on sale or bought for cheap at a farmers market or u-pick farm.Read more
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Grant Littleton, CO 05-24-2009
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Good Summer Treat
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was good - the family really liked it. Don't sweat the meringue cookies - I used ornage Milano cookies and it was... fantastic.Read more
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Darcy Plantation, FL 02-03-2009
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Refreshing Desert!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great desert when you don't want something too heavy. Allot of times I just used strawberries and blueberries due... to budget and its still wonderful. I have used 1/2 the sugar required and is also still good. I would definitely recommend this recipe!!!Read more
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Anonymous 08-09-2008
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giada's recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

giada's recipes are so delicious and simple.
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BRANDI SAN DIEGO, CA 08-04-2008
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Superb! Not to sweet but sweet enough!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I prepared this dessert for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! I was pleasantly surprized with the sweetness of the... mascarpone topping; I expected it to be sweeter but it turned out perfect. I used short bread cooking for the topping which added a little extra sweetness.Read more
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Jamie Durham, NC 02-18-2008
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Good, but needs more substance
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I wish I had found amaretti cookies instead of the meringe ones from Harris Teeter. I wonder if this would have made a... difference?Read more