Unforgettable dessert: Mascarpone and orange delight
Oranges attract with their vibrant colour on store shelves. They are perfect not only as a standalone snack but also as an ingredient in a delightful, creamy dessert. Ordinary creams and puddings will quickly be put aside.
This simple recipe for a dessert with mascarpone and oranges is a hit for family teas and gatherings with friends. It's creamy, light, and perfectly sweet, making it a crowd-pleaser for all guests. Additionally, it turns out well every time, even for those who don't usually make desserts.
Simple dessert with mascarpone and oranges
Italian creamy mascarpone cheese combined with cream and oranges transforms into a dessert that can easily outdo even the classic tiramisu. The addition of fruit adds a light, fresh note. This dessert is perfect for wintery rainy days, spring showers, or warm summer days. It suits both special occasions and ordinary days when you're in the mood for a delicious tea-time treat.
This dessert is best served in glasses as single portions. You can use a special pastry bag or just an ordinary spoon to ensure the cream looks aesthetically pleasing in the dish.
Ingredients:
- 5 oranges
- 2 1/2 cups of 36% cream
- 300 g mascarpone
- 120 g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 50 g cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Decoration:
- Orange slices
- Orange zest
- Fresh mint
Method of preparation:
Step 1. Cut the oranges in half and squeeze the juice. Set aside half of it and add cornstarch to it. Mix well.
Step 2. In a pot, crack the eggs, add vanilla extract and sugar, and mix thoroughly. Pour in the other half of the juice (without cornstarch) and heat. Then add the juice with cornstarch and cook until a thick pudding forms. Set aside to cool.
Step 3. In a bowl, pour the chilled cream and whip it. Towards the end of whipping, add the mascarpone cheese and the cooled orange cream gradually.
Step 4. Spoon the ready cream into glasses. Decorate with orange zest, fruit, and fresh mint. Enjoy!
