Oh Sunday brunch. The perfect meal that’s served not to early, and not too late. It’s late enough that you can recover from the festivities of Saturday night and still make it on time. It’s also early enough that you can kind of still eat dinner later that evening. I always look forward to a good brunch with the hubs, out with our friends, or family. Who says you can’t sweep away the cobwebs of the week with eggs, crispy bacon, and my little bowls of Vanilla Bean Mascarpone with Berries!
I had Sunday brunch with some lady friends yesterday. My girlfriend ordered this huge bowl of ripe summer berries as a side. That was complete inspiration for this dish. Her bowl had a huge dollop of whipped cream. I had some leftover mascarpone in the fridge, so I substituted that for the whipped cream. Mascarpone has a different texture than the whipped cream, but it’s tasty and the perfect low carb topping for the occasional treat of mixed berries.
Berries & Mascarpone
These little beauties are perfect for a Sunday brunch or the occasional weekend treat. I made sure to include the lower carb berries – blackberries, strawberries and raspberries. I excluded blueberries which come in at 7 net carbs per 2 ounces. The berry combo in this dish have 3.5 net carbs per 2 ounces of berries.
Mascarpone is a wonderful light and creamy cheese. Most people think of tiramisu when it comes to mascarpone. My favorite brand is BelGioioso. It has zero carbs per serving and is rich and tasty. The cheese combined with vanilla bean and a little Truvia (or sweetener of your choice) lends a delicate and not overly sweet touch of delight to this dish.
Low Carb Vanilla Bean Mascarpone & Triple Berry Medley
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Low Carb Vanilla Bean Mascarpone & Triple Berry Medley
The special occasion treat of low carb vanilla bean mascarpone with a triple berry medley is perfect for a weekend treat, Sunday brunch, or any special occasion!
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Servings:
8 Small Cups
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Prep Time
15 Minutes
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Ingredients
- 6 oz Raspberries
- 6 oz Blackberries
- 16 oz Strawberries Quartered
- 8 oz Mascarpone BelGioioso Recommended
- 1 whole Vanilla Bean Pod
- 1 tbsp Truvia
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
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Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine Truvia and Mascarpone. Use a fork to blend.
- Scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean pod into the mascarpone. Add the vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- Divide the blackberries, raspberries, and chopped strawberries between 8 small bowls/parfait dishes/etc.
- Top each bowl with a dollop of the vanilla bean mascarpone and a sprig of mint for garnish if you would like. You can also pipe the mascarpone for a swirled look.
Notes:
Sub vanilla bean paste for the seeds of a vanilla bean pod and the vanilla extract if desired. Also use more or less sweetener to get the sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 153 mg | Total Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, NET CARBS: 4g, (Erythritol is negligible per serving) | Protein: 2g
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