Limoncello, Raspberry & Mascarpone Mousse
"A verrine is a confection, originally from Paris, made by artfully layering ingredients in a small glass, and may be either savory or sweet. Very chic and trendy--this one is served in a shot-glass! Use the larger 2.5 to 3 ounce shotglasses, or use ramekins. Makes about 8 Verrines."
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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8 Verrines
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup fresh raspberry
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 1 cup prepared lemon curd
- 4 tablespoons limoncello (1 jigger plus 1 tablespoon, (to taste)
- 1⁄4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- fresh lemon verbena leaf, for garnish
directions
- Rinse and drain raspberries, gently pat dry and set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest and the lemon curd. Stir in the Limoncello liqueur, whisking briskly until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Beat in the lemon extract. Fold in the mascarpone and stir gently; combine well.
- In 8 large shot-glasses or ramekins, evenly and attractively layer the lemon curd mixture and the mascarpone mousse (use a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip, if desired).
- Top with the fresh berries, and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig of lemon verbena.
- Chill until serving time.
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Reviews
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O M G! This is an amazing dessert! I increased / not quite doubled the recipe. Used: 10 oz. lemon curd, 1 C whipping cream, 3/4 C mascarpone, didn't have lemon extract so I omitted, but I did add 2 T powdered sugar to the whipping cream to add a touch of sweetness. No mint leaves either ooops! This is divine and super quick & easy to pull together. Thanks a bunch BecR for a fabulous dessert! -
One of the easiest desserts and it's a real show-stopper. A great recipe to make for nice dinner parties. It's amazing! -
One word; WOW! -
I have always been impressed by the photos of this recipe and it's been on my "to make" list for quite a long time. Tried this out on my neighbor tonight, and we both loved it. I wasn't thrilled with the taste when I sampled it as I was making it, but the chill time in the refrigerator was magic. The flavors blended and improved and the results were fabulous. I didn't have lemon extract, so I used limoncello in the whipped cream. I wasn't sure how to "fold in" the mascarpone since it's rather thick and would be difficult to incorporate. I softened the mascarpone up with a spoon, then rather than folding it into the whipped cream, I added it and continued to whip the cream with good results. -
Made it. Just like I thought. GREAT! Perfect I did have to use blueberries, they don't like raspberries, I do, but still good. Raspberries for me! Yummy!! and so so easy
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I made 4 larger servings and it turned out great!
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