Brûléed Berry Mascarpone

Makes 4 servings

Creamy mascarpone cheese is sweetened with maple syrup and infused with vanilla and orange in this Mediterranean-inspired version of Crème Brûlée. This elegant dessert boasts the creaminess and crunchy topping of its traditional French namesake—but without all the hard work.

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 blackberries

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set oven to broil on high.
2. Combine the mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and orange zest in a bowl, mixing well.
3. Divide the mixture evenly into 4 (6-oz.) ramekins arranged on a rimmed cookie sheet.
4. Sprinkle the top of each ramekin with ½ tablespoon of granulated sugar and broil until the tops are a golden brown, about 5–10 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before topping with blackberries. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 376 (17%)
Total Fat 29.89 g (62%)
Saturated Fat 16.792 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.514 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 96 mg
Sodium 320 mg (21%)
Total Carbohydrate: 21.73 g (9%)
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g (3%)
Total Sugars: 19.35 g
Protein: 5.37 g (10%)
Vitamin A 1182 mcg (51%)
Vitamin C 9.3 mcg (12%)
Vitamin D 22 mcg (4%)
Potassium 174 mg (4%)
Calcium 101 mg (10%)
Iron 0.46 mg (3%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new Desserts on the Mediterranean cookbook here