Brennan's Cherry-Berry Parfait (Dessert)
Serves 4 »

This colorful fruity sweet treat makes a great summertime dessert. The parfaits can be made several hours before serving. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:
    2 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
    2 cups strawberries, blueberries or raspberries or a combination.

    Cream
    ½ cup (4 oz) mascarpone cheese
    ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar (powdered), or to taste
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)


Preparation:

Combine mascarpone and heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks just form.

Layer the berries and the cream mixture in 4 parfait glasses. Garnish with mint, if desired.

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