Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Mascarpone Parfaits

Name: Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Mascarpone Parfaits
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: For the Mascarpone Cream:; 1 tub Cello Mascarpone Cheese; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; Vanilla extract or vanilla powder, to taste; 2 tablespoons milk; For the Parfait:; 1 cup strawberries, chopped; 2 strawberries, halved (for topping); 1 bar hazelnut or plain dark chocolate, melted; 6 oz pistachio cream spread

These Dubai-inspired Chocolate Strawberry Mascarpone Parfaits are rich, elegant, and effortlessly indulgent. Layers of creamy Cello Mascarpone, fresh strawberries, pistachio cream, and melted dark chocolate create a dessert that feels luxurious yet requires no baking. Perfect for dinner parties, Valentine’s Day, or when you want a show-stopping dessert with minimal effort.

Directions

Place the mascarpone cheese in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, then beat until creamy and well combined. Set aside.
Chop the strawberries and melt the chocolate, letting it cool slightly.
Assemble the parfait by layering mascarpone cream, chopped strawberries, another layer of mascarpone, pistachio cream, and melted chocolate.
Finish with a final layer of mascarpone, drizzle with melted chocolate, and garnish with strawberry halves.
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.