Super Simple Desserts: Summer Berry Crush

Need a fast, go-to dessert for summer entertaining? It seems like a party just seems to materialize some weekends... you look up and all of the neighbors are in your yard. You probably have most of the ingredients for my Summer Berry Crush in your kitchen. And you can use any fresh berry: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or a combination of raspberries and strawberries also works really well. Seriously, in 15 minutes, you will have an elegant and delicious dessert that looks beautiful and tastes even better!

SUMMER BERRY CRUSH

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries or strawberries. Save some for garnish

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened (you can sub an 8 oz package of cream cheese if you can't find marscapone)

1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature (ok to sub heavy cream if you don't have sour cream)

3 tablespoons agave nectar or honey

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Pound cake, angel food cake, almond cookies or meringues to crumble -I like meringues for this.

Directions

In a small bowl, toss the berries and balsamic vinegar together- crushing them slightly with the back of your spoon. Let stand for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and agave until smooth and fluffy.

To serve: Crumble the cake or cookies into the bottom of the glass. Layer the raspberries and the marsapone mixture. Garnish with more berries or mint.

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