French Apricot Mascarpone Parfait with Madeleines
Layered chilled dessert combining crumbled French madeleines with whipped mascarpone cream, fresh apricots, and cantaloupe melon. Quick no-bake assembly that showcases summer fruit. Requires store-bought or homemade madeleines.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Crumble madeleines over a plate
- 2
In a large bowl, combine whipped cream, mascarpone, and sugar, then beat until thick and lobed
- 3
Cut cantaloupe melon and apricots into small pieces
- 4
In serving glasses, layer crumbled madeleine, mascarpone cream, and fruit
- 5
Repeat layering until glasses are full
- 6
Serve chilled
Tips
Prepare fruit in advance and store in containers to speed assembly
Chill desserts before serving for best texture
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 2 days. Assemble within a few hours of serving to prevent madeleines from becoming soggy.
Prepare mascarpone cream and cut fruit up to 1 day ahead. Assemble glasses no more than 4 hours before serving.
Serve chilled in glasses. Eat with a spoon.
Common Mistakes
Do not assemble too far in advance to avoid madeleines absorbing excess moisture and becoming mushy
Do not whip cream to stiff peaks; aim for soft peaks to ensure smooth layering
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
milder flavor