Description
Cool and refreshing Italian-inspired summer desserts made with ripe strawberries, creamy mascarpone, and a delicate mint honey glaze. No-bake, naturally sweetened, and perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
16 oz mascarpone, room temperature
3/4 cup raw honey
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plucked from stems
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
Portion 1/2 cup sliced strawberries into 4 ramekins
Whisk mascarpone until smooth, gradually adding honey until desired sweetness
Pour 2/3 cup mascarpone mixture over strawberries in each ramekin
Blend 2 tbsp honey with 1/4 cup water, add mint leaves and steep 30 minutes
Refrigerate 60 minutes before drizzling strained mint honey glaze over desserts
Notes
Chill ramekins before use for better temperature balance
Place parchment paper under ramekins to prevent condensation
Microwave strawberries briefly to create visual contrast (optional)
Use cut-resistant plastic wrap during refrigeration
Substitute strawberries with blueberries for a purplish-sapphire glaze
Balance sweetness by tasting honey glaze before adding
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
