There are some desserts that are the epitome of summer and this lemon mascarpone sorbet is one of them. It’s wildly good and so refreshing during these hot summer months. Many years ago when I started this blog I did a post on this dreamy dessert because it immediately caught my attention from a friends blog. Since then it has become a favorite of mine and I make it every summer so I thought it was worthy of a repeat and I think you will too.
It’s embarrassingly simple to make, quick and easy with a result that’s so decadent. Just two ingredients blended together, a good store bought lemon sorbet and a container of mascarpone cheese, that’s it, a brilliant concept indeed with no ice cream maker required.
Everything is done ahead of time, chilling out in the freezer waiting for the perfect ending to your summertime meal.
It’s light and bright and a wonderful dessert for summer dining al fresco. Actually if you think about it the possibilities are endless, you can easily replace the lemon for maybe mango, strawberry, peach, berry, you see where I’m going? It’s the mascarpone whirled together with the sorbet that takes it over the top.
Grab some pretty glasses and make this elegant and easy dessert, and a small spoon is required so you can savor every luscious bite nice and slow. I can’t wait til you give this a try!
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- 1 pint of lemon sorbet, or your favorite flavor
- 6 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 2 lemons for zest only
- Take your sorbet and set it out on the counter so it can defrost and soften a little.
- Mascarpone can be close to room temp for easy no lump blending.
- Take out a food processor and put in both the sorbet and mascarpone cheese and give it a whirl until all combined and smooth.
- Spoon mixture into your pretty glasses, and refreeze it, depending on their size you might get three to four servings, if you need more just double the recipe.
- Do this all ahead of time so it has enough time to set up.
- Garnish with the lemon zest when ready to serve.
I’m Marie, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and gramma of two beautiful girls. My passion is food, clear and simple but especially Italian food, hence the name of my blog, Proud Italian Cook. I want you to feel right at home here so grab a cup of coffee, I’ll get the pastries, take a look around and enjoy your visit! {
Now doesn’t this look wonderful? Just my kind of summer cooking: easy, tasty and refreshing!
How many servings does this make? Looks wonderful.
I have got to MAKE this. I don’t make a lot of desserts but this is a must. So for my post and the credits I’ll have to go a” friend” –you and “of a friend” — Lori! And add all the links 🤣 Now I’ll be on the lookout for a good sorbetto. Your photos scream to me, “Come and get one, you know you want to!” And I certainly do. I hope your summer is going well. Our is H-O-T! Abbracci!
Your photos are so inviting, Marie. What a refreshing and delightfully easy dessert for summer!