Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 250g mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 layers sponge cake or 1 packet of ladyfingers
Method
  • Heat sugar, water, lemon zest & lemon juice in a pot until boiling. Take off the heat when the sugar has dissolved and cool
  • In a large bowl whip cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla until cream thickens
  • In a 6×12 inch dish add half of the sponge cake/lady fingers
  • Brush half of the lemon syrup over the sponge cake
  • Spread half of the cream mixture over the sponge cake then add half the blueberries
  • Repeat the above 2 steps
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before eating. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest to serve