Description

This no-bake dessert marries creamy mascarpone, coffee soaked ladyfinger cookies, and a tart raspberry puree that will delight family and friends. It's the perfect dessert for those hot summer days when turning on the oven is a no no.

Ingredients

• Raspberry Puree:
• 2 c. fresh raspberries
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 T. lemon juice
• Mascarpone Cream:
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• Assembly:
• 1 package ladyfinger cookies
• 1/2 c. brewed coffee, cooled
• more fresh raspberries, for garnish
• cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps

1. Raspberry Puree:
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice; blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside.
3. Make the Mascarpone Cream: