Crema Di Mascarpone (Chilled Cheese Dessert)

The beauty of this dessert by Romeo Salta from "The Pleasures of Italian Cooking" is its simplicity. It is a no-cook & quick-fix taste sensation that is best when garnished w/fresh berries. Enjoy! (Time does not include time to chill the crema)

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4-6 Dessert Servings

Ingredients

• 1  lb mascarpone (ricotta or cream cheese may be used)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 4  egg yolks (lightly beaten)
• 2  tablespoons heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons cognac (or other Brandy)

Directions

1. Blend the cheese in an electric blender till very smooth.
2. Beat in the sugar, egg yolks, cream & Cognac till the mixture is very smooth & thick. Refrigerate till well-chilled.
3. To Serve: Spoon chilled crema into 4-6 sml dessert bowls, ramekins or goblets. Fresh raspberries or strawberries were suggested as the ideal garnish, but I think a wide variety of imaginative choices would also work well.