Description
Raffaello raspberry dessert blends Italian coconut treat with fresh berries in a delightful glass presentation. Creamy layers of coconut cream and raspberry compote create an elegant dessert perfect for summer gatherings. You will savor each spoonful of this luxurious sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- ½ cup (120 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh raspberries
- 12 Raffaello chocolates, crushed
- 6 crushed cookies or biscuits (e.g., shortbread or ladyfingers)
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar (optional, to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 g) shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cream Preparation: Whip heavy cream using an electric mixer until it forms stiff, voluminous peaks that hold their shape elegantly.
- Mascarpone Fusion: Whisk mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety, seamless consistency.
- Cream Integration: Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture, preserving the airy structure and ensuring a light, delicate texture.
- Base Construction: Crush cookies and Raffaello chocolates, creating a textural foundation in serving glasses by using a rolling pin or careful chopping.
- Layering Technique: Alternately layer crushed cookies, mascarpone cream, chocolate fragments, and fresh raspberries, building a visually stunning and flavorful dessert profile.
- Finishing Touch: Crown the dessert with a final cream layer, then garnish with whole raspberries, shredded coconut, or an intact Raffaello chocolate.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least one hour, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Cream Whipping Technique: Ensure heavy cream is cold and use a chilled bowl to achieve maximum volume and stability for the whipped cream.
- Mascarpone Mixing Tip: Bring mascarpone to room temperature before blending to create a smoother, lump-free mixture that incorporates more easily with other ingredients.
- Layering Strategy: Use a piping bag or spoon to create clean, precise layers that showcase the dessert’s beautiful color and texture contrasts.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular cookies with gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free whipped cream for a more inclusive dessert option that accommodates various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg