Description
A sophisticated no-bake dessert that combines buttery graham cracker gravel, basil-infused mascarpone cream, macerated strawberries, and a glossy strawberry jelly glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham crackers, finely crushed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, ice-cold
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese, slightly softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon fresh sweet basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup clear strawberry juice or strained strawberry puree
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Unify the crumble: Toss together graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar until sandy.
- Anchor the cups: Divide the crumb mixture into cups and compress to form a base layer.
- Macerate the berries: Mix strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl. Let sit to draw out juices.
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Liquefy the mirror: Warm strawberry juice with sugar, add bloomed gelatin, and stir until dissolved.
- Combine the cream: Whip cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, basil, and vanilla until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the cream: Pipe a layer of cream over the graham cracker base in each cup.
- Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries over the cream.
- Pour a layer of cooled strawberry jelly over the fruit layer.
- Chill the cups: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Crown each cup with a fresh basil leaf and an elegantly sliced strawberry before serving.
Notes
Use a sharp knife for basil to avoid bruising. Control the temperature of layers for cleaner presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, dessert, no-bake, summer treat, terrarium cups