Most of you know that I’m not a baker.

Baking cookies, cakes, brownies, bread, etc. requires measuring and I don’t like to do that.

I do like to Taste & Add. That means I taste and add ingredients until something tastes the way I want it to taste.

That’s why Fresh Berries and Mascarpone Cream is my go-to dessert.

All you need is mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract and fresh berries.

The other night I used strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Whip the mascarpone:

Add about a cup of heavy whipping cream:

Then about 1/2 cup of powdered sugar:

This is where you Taste & Add.

I added more powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Whip until thick:

Now all you have to do is add the cream and berries to a glass or bowl:

You can neatly layer the two if you want but I like to dollop:

Add cream then berries then cream then berries — you get the idea.

And that’s all there is to it.

Top with a little mint… and voilà!

This dessert is perfect for an elegant brunch, a summer BBQ, after a heavy meal…

Or for a midday snack in the middle of the week just because you deserve it.

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