A light and indulgent spin on the classic dessert.
8 people0 minutes20 minutes
Ingredients
75gCaster Sugar
200mlCreme Fraiche
2tbspCreme de Cassis
optional
1packFresh Berries
to serve
250mlFresh Cream
1 - Lemon
juice only
250gMascarpone Cheese
1packMilk Chocolate
to decorate
200gSponge Ladyfinger Biscuits
50gSuperValu Icing Sugar
680gSuperValu Mixed Frozen Berries
1tspVanilla Extract
150mlWater
Method
Put the frozen mixed berries in a bowl with the icing sugar, lemon juice and water and allow to defrost. When fully thawed, put into a large sieve over a bowl to catch the sweetened fruit juice. Add the crème de cassis, if using.
Put the mascarpone and crème fraîche in a bowl and mix with the caster sugar and vanilla. Whisk the cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
Dip half of the sponge fingers into the berry juice for a couple of seconds, then arrange in a single layer over the base of a shallow dish, approximately 33cm x 23cm. Gently spread half the mascarpone mixture over the soaked biscuits and spread the reserved drained berries on top.
Repeat with the remaining biscuits, berry juice and mascarpone. Sprinkle over the grated chocolate, cover with cling film and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with fresh berries the next day.