Cantucci, mascarpone and berries in glasses
Olivo
4 servings
15 minutes
590
Italian
Dessert
Cantucci from Prato are among Tuscany's best-known sweets. Here they become a dessert that is easy to serve.
With coffee or tea, when you want to make a dessert without baking.
A quick dessert of Antonio Mattei cantucci biscuits, mascarpone and berries.
Ainekset
- 200 g Antonio Mattei cantucci
- 250 g mascarpone
- 100 ml double cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 200 g berries
- Optional: a splash of espresso or vin santo for soaking
Valmistusohje
- Roughly crumble the cantucci into serving glasses.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold together with the mascarpone, sugar and vanilla.
- Lightly moisten the biscuits with espresso or vin santo if you prefer a softer texture.
- Spoon the mascarpone cream and berries on top.
- Leave to rest for 10 minutes, or serve straight away for a crunchier version.
