Lemon-scented Mascarpone Trifle

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This recipe was almost a disaster. I had read the previous reviews of people stating that the mascarpone mixture had curdled up on them. Same thing happened to me!! I used a stand mixer with whip attachment instead of hand mixer. Since I figured it was already ruined, I thought I might try adding some heavy cream. I didn't measure or anything; I just started pouring a tiny bit while mixing on medium/low. It probably was about 1 or 2 tablespoons. The mixture ended up light and fluffy!

Second, I couldn't find creme de cassis so I used raspberry pucker instead. This stuff worked out great!! Also, I poured it over the pound cake instead of brushing it on. It created a kind of marbled texture.

I hope my accidental discovery will help others. Thanks Giada.

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This is the PERFECT summer desert. Something about the lightness and lemon with fresh strawberries. I have made this recipe about ten times and it keeps getting better. I make a few simple changes: 1. I clean & cut the strawberries and add a light sprinkle of sugar the night before or at least several hrs. before putting it together. 2. I omit the liqueur. 3. I make whipped cream & add to the mascarpone which makes it light a fluffy. 4. I use the lemon juice/sugar mixture to spread on the angel food cake. 5. I almost always add fresh blueberries as well. I think it turns it up a notch : My family loves this recipe and I will continue to make it for yrs. to come!

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Very easy and delicious dessert! The only thing that I did differently was I omitted the 1/2 cup creme de cassis liqueur and instead brushed the pound cake with some berries I mashed up. I was worried about some of the reviews but in no way was this dessert dry. I used Sara Lee Pound cake so maybe that helped as well. That pound cake always has a good consistency.

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This was absolutely phenomenal. I tweaked it, but that is what I do with all recipes. I painted each of the pound cake pieces with a decent amount of cassis, the day before or the morning of the dinner. Every time I have served this, people rave. It is yummy!

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i love this recipe

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i have made this dessert multiple times and each time has been amazing. the lemon with the cheese and the strawberry's just have such a delightful taste.

also, in regards to what food&travel has commented below- i am pretty sure when i made it last the same thing happened but i think all that is happening is that there is not enough lemon sugar sauce to help it fluff, all i did was make a little bit more of the sauce and it fluffed up nice . . . no need to throw out some perfectly good Mascarpone cheese :]

hope this helps!

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It was exellent!

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The mascarpone curdled and the whole thing had to be thrown out.

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This is fantastic. I only had 8 ozs of mascarpone so I substituted 8 ozs of cream cheese. I also added another table spoon of lemon juice. I have just started cooking yet found this very easy to do. The flavors and texture are wonderful. This is a recipe I will make frequently. Thanks Giada

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Simple, quick, and a crowd pleaser!