Christmas Dessert Individual Glasses with Vanilla Cream
A creamy, no-bake dessert inspired by Austrian Vanillekipferl cookies—layered with tangy raspberries and a smooth vanilla mascarpone cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ cups crushed Vanillekipferl cookies (or almond shortbread)
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups fresh raspberries
Extra cookie crumbs and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
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Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Reserve some for topping.
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Whip cold cream until soft peaks form.
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In another bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until combined.
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In serving glasses, layer crushed cookies, cream, and raspberries. Repeat layers.
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Chill for 2 hours.
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Garnish with raspberries, cookie crumbs, and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
Substitute any almond or vanilla cookie.