Blueberry and mascarpone tiramisu

 
photography by: Louis Hiemstra

Layers of sherry-drizzled chocolate swiss rolls, mascarpone and blueberries. This Italian inspired dessert truly is the perfect “pick me up”.

Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 minutes

17 oz (500g) mascarpone cheese
1½ cups double cream
6 Tbsp castor sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Store bought mini chocolate swill rolls, sliced * 
½ cup sherry (optional) **
7 oz (200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
Cocoa powder, to dust

Combine the mascarpone, cream, castor sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whisk until slightly thickened.
Layer the swiss-roll slices in the bottom of your serving glasses or serving dish and sprinkle with half of the sherry if using.
Spoon over half of the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with the blueberries.
Repeat the swiss roll and mascarpone layers and end by dusting your desserts with cocoa powder.
Serve immediately or chill until required.

Notes:
The swiss roll can be replaced with sponge cake or finger biscuits.
The blueberries can be replaced with fresh or frozen raspberries.

Variation:
Cut large chocolate muffins horizontally into three. Drizzle each muffin layer with coffee liqueur or espresso and assemble each by spreading the mascarpone mixture between each layer. Finish off the last slice with a layer of mascarpone mixture and serve muffins sprinkled with grated chocolate or dusted with cocoa powder.

Kid-friendly:
This is a easy and fun recipe you and your child/ren will adore making together.
** Please omit the sherry in kid-friendly versions.