Berries With Mascarpone Cream

Delicious and a pretty way to serve summer berries which we enjoyed. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 2005)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 4  ounces mascarpone cheese
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  lemon
• 8  cups  assorted fresh berries (your choice, I used strawberries, black berries and blueberries)
• 3⁄4 cup  blackberry preserves (or other berry preserves, I used a low-sugar version which worked out well)

Directions

1. In a small bowl of a mixer, combine whipping cream, mascarpone, 3 tablespoons of sugar and juice from lemon.
2. Beat until soft peaks form.
3. Set aside and refrigerate until serving time.
4. In a large bowl combine berries, 1/2 cup sugar, grated peel of lemon and preserves.
5. Toss gently to combine. Refrigrate until serving.
6. Divide berry mixture into bowls and top with cream.