Mascarpone Parfait with Citrus Salad
Sweet, tart, crunchy, and creamy, this dessert is just about perfect, and low-carb to boot! This is perfect for Sunday brunch, or as a light and refreshing ending to a heavy winter meal. Try it with blood oranges when they’re in season, or your favorite combination of citrus fruits.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Put the cookies into a food storage bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the back of a pan. Set aside. In a bowl, mix together the mascarpone and 1 tablespoon of the honey. Set this aside also as you make the citrus salad.
Step 2
Slice the top and bottom off the orange and grapefruit so that the fruit sits upright. Remove the peel by slicing around the flesh, cutting deep enough to remove the outer membrane along with the peel. Cut the segments away from the membrane and transfer to a bowl. Squeeze a little of the juice from the remains of the orange and grapefruit over the segments. Stir in the lime zest, remaining tablespoon of honey, and mint.
Step 3
To assemble the parfaits, divide the crushed meringue cookies among 4 tall, narrow glasses or ice cream dishes. Put 1/4 cup of the mascarpone on top of the cookies in each glass, followed by one fourth of the citrus salad. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
