Here’s a recipe with a blast of berries and an explosion of flavor. Using mascarpone cheese, a triple-cream cheese made from crème fraîche, these parfaits are extremely easy to make and even easier to eat.

Cookware/Chef’s Tools Needed:

• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• medium bowl
• electric mixer
• (4) red wine glasses

Ingredients:

The location of these ingredients at the PartySource is listed in parentheses.

• ½ C strawberries
• ½ C raspberries
• ½ C blueberries
• ½ C blackberries
• 4 Tbsp Crème de Cassis (Aisle 9B)
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese (Aisle 1A)
• 1 C heavy cream
• ¼ C confectioners’ sugar
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 4 strawberries and 4 mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl combine berries and cassis.
• Let stand for 30 minutes.
• In a the bowl of an electric mixer combine the mascarpone,
  heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Beat
  until firm peak forms.
• Divide the cream mixture and berries, alternating layers,
  between 4 wine glasses, ending with the cream mixture.
• Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry and mint sprig.
• Enjoy!