Amaretti Biscuits Mascarpone Dessert

Name: Amaretti Biscuits Mascarpone Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 10
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1kg apricot halved and stoned; 1 large orange grated zest and juice; 85g golden caster sugar; 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone; 500g tub vanilla custard; 140g amaretti biscuit; about 50g/2oz grated dark chocolate

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⏱ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 10 🌶 italian ✅ Easy 🏷 Dessert

This indulgent Italian dessert blends elements of trifle and tiramisu. Apricots are roasted with orange zest and juice, then layered in a bowl with amaretti biscuits and a smooth mixture of mascarpone and vanilla custard. The finished dish is generously scattered with grated dark chocolate and chilled before serving, creating a simple yet impressive buffet or dinner party treat.

Ingredients

1kg apricot halved and stoned
1 large orange grated zest and juice
85g golden caster sugar
2 x 250g tubs mascarpone
500g tub vanilla custard
140g amaretti biscuit
about 50g/2oz grated dark chocolate

Method

Set your oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Place the apricot halves in a roasting tin, mixing them with the orange zest, juice and 85g sugar. Roast for 15-20 mins until tender. You may peel off the skins if preferred. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
Combine the two tubs of mascarpone with the 500g tub of vanilla custard, whisking them together until you have a uniform, smooth blend.
Put the 140g of amaretti biscuits into a large glass bowl. Spoon the cooled apricots over them, followed by the custard mixture. Finish with a generous scattering of about 50g grated dark chocolate. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to chill until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories431 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturates18 g

Carbs41 g

Sugars32 g

Fibre2 g

Protein5 g

Sodium136 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryDessert

Cuisineitalian

DietVegetarian