Description
A delightful combination of buttery vanilla crescent cookies, luscious cherry compote, and creamy layers of whipped goodness. This no-bake dessert is a perfect festive treat for the holiday season, blending the nostalgic flavors of traditional Vanillekipferl with a fruity and creamy twist. It’s easy to assemble and impressive to serve in glasses or bowls.
Ingredients
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- 8–10 Vanillekipferl (vanilla crescent cookies), crumbled
- 1 cup cherry compote or canned cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
- Optional: Fresh cherries or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the dessert: In serving glasses or bowls, start with a layer of crumbled Vanillekipferl cookies. Add a layer of the mascarpone cream, followed by a layer of cherry compote. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a cream layer.
- Garnish: Top with extra cookie crumbs, a dollop of cherry compote, and a fresh cherry or mint leaf for decoration.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra crunch, toast the crumbled Vanillekipferl briefly in a pan.
- Substitute mascarpone with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- You can make your own cherry compote by simmering fresh or frozen cherries with sugar and a splash of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg