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Lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters

May 21, 2017 by Caroline's Cooking 9 Comments

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Quick to make, with a tasty mix of sweet crumbs, citrusy mascarpone & fruit puree, these lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters are a great single serve dessert.

lime mascarpone cheesecake shootersI’m going through a bit of a mascarpone-loving phase at the moment. In fairness, I’ve always loved it but I just haven’t had it in a while until recently. It will be appearing in another dish soon, but first these lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters. If you’re ever feeling like either a smaller dessert, or you want to make lots of individual desserts for a party to save having to cut slices etc, these are for you. In fact even if you just want to make something quickly, these are perfect. Pretty, tasty and so easy to make.

Quick to make, with a tasty mix of sweet crumbs, citrusy mascarpone & fruit puree, these lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters are a great single serve dessert.I’ve made a larger lime mascarpone cheesecake in some form or another for years, and it’s a firm favorite in our house. We’re not hugely sweet-toothed but we love citrus flavors. Mascarpone has such a wonderfully smooth texture that works so well in desserts. It’s a little lighter than using say cream cheese and personally I prefer the flavor.

No bake cheesecake really lends itself to mini versions (like my berry phyllo cups with lemon cheesecake cream). Since we were talking small bites for Sunday Supper today, it seemed the perfect excuse to make another version. These lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters have a lovely balance of crunchy crumb base, smooth gently limey mascarpone and fruity topping. I love that you can make a small quantity easily, so they’re perfect for when you don’t need a whole cheesecake (even if you could manage to get through it, but then regret it!).

Quick to make, with a tasty mix of sweet crumbs, citrusy mascarpone & fruit puree, these lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters are a great single serve dessert.How they’re made

All you do is warm the blueberries with a little water to make a quick compote/jam then leave to cool. Meanwhile, crush up the ginger snaps for the base, then put them in the bottom of your glasses. Mix together the mascarpone, lime juice and zest and the maple syrup and put on top of the crumbs. Top with the blueberry compote and that’s it.

See just how easy it is to make in this short video:

These lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters are so quick and easy to make, and the perfect single-serving dessert. Dig in for a delicious spoonful of sweet crunchy crumbs, smooth citrus mascarpone and fruitiness on top. It’s a great combination, and would be perfect for a party dessert table. No one needs to know they took only a couple minutes to make.

lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters

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lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters
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Lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
 

An easy dessert that's in perfect individual servings (that also makes a great snack!)

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mascarpone dessert, no bake dessert
Servings: 2
Calories: 319 kcal
Author: Caroline's Cooking
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup blueberries 35g
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 2 gingersnap cookies/biscuits 20g
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese 120ml
  • juice (approx 2tbsp) and zest of 1/2 small lime
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Put the blueberries and water in a small pan and warm over a medium-low heat until the berries start to sizzle. Gently press the berries to pop them and cook a little longer until the compote is pretty smooth. Add a little sugar, if you prefer sweeter, and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
  2. Crush the cookies either in a small food processor or by putting in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin or wooden spoon. Divide the crumbs between two small glasses.
  3. Mix together the mascarpone, lime zest and juice and maple syrup. Put on top of the crumbs, carefully spreading over from the middle so the crumbs stay at the bottom. Divide the mascarpone mixture evenly.
  4. Put the blueberry compote on top and either serve or cover with cling wrap/film and refrigerate until needed.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

(see video above)

Nutrition Facts
Lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Sugars 9g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 15.8%
Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 9.2%
Iron 2.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Quick to make, with a tasty mix of sweet crumbs, citrusy mascarpone & fruit puree, these lime mascarpone cheesecake shooters are a great single serve dessert.

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Comments

  1. Laura Dembowski says

    May 21, 2017 at 11:38 am

    These are so elegant and the blueberries on top add just the right punch of color.

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      May 21, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks, I agree the blueberry is great for presentation, and adds a nice fruity edge too.

      Reply
  2. cheri says

    May 21, 2017 at 12:44 pm


    Wow! watched your video these really do look easy to make. Love these flavors!!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      May 21, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      They really are that easy, and make a great dessert/treat!

      Reply
  3. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    May 21, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    I could eat a big bowl of this dessert!

    Reply
  4. Hezzi-D says

    May 21, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    These are the perfect size for dessert and they look fabulous!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      May 25, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks, they’re a great size, tasty and easy too.

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    May 21, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    What delicious mini desserts!!! Just the right size to satisfy my sweet tooth….but I’d have to restrain myself from going back for seconds and thirds!!

    Reply
    • Caroline's Cooking says

      May 25, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Liz, and I know what you mean – that is a challenge!

      Reply

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