Honey Pecan Mascarpone Cups

Makes 4–6 cups

No one will ever guess that this masterpiece of a dessert comes together in less than 15 minutes. Flavored with vanilla extract, honey, and crushed pecans, mascarpone cups get a delicious upgrade. It’s versatile enough to be smeared on toasted bread or crackers, or served atop fresh fruit as an afternoon delight, paired with tea.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup mascarpone cheese
¾ cup pecans, crushed, divided
3 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the mascarpone cheese, ½ cup of pecans, 2 tablespoons of honey, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl, mixing well.
2. Spoon the mixture into 4–6 dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 2–3 hours, or until set.
3. Top each with the remaining ¼ cup of pecans and a drizzle of the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 287 (14%)
Total Fat 25.84 g (47%)
Saturated Fat 11.712 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.9 g
Trans Fat 0.47g
Cholesterol 29.43 mg
Sodium 143 mg (9%)
Total Carbohydrate: 12.85 g (5%)
Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g (5%)
Total Sugars: 10.91 g
Protein: 3.49 g (7%)
Vitamin A 516 mcg (21%)
Vitamin C 2.8 mcg (4%)
Vitamin D 16 mcg (3%)
Potassium 158 mg (2%)
Calcium 60.12 mg (8%)
Iron 0.41 mg (3%)

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