Shortcake with Mascarpone and Brandied Apricots
This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 580 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up slivered almonds, individual dessert sponge cakes, salt, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese to loosen.
Add half of a container of whipped topping, almond extract, salt and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
Fill each sponge cake with cheese mixture. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine reserved apricot syrup and brandy, reduce until thick.
Add apricot halves. Spoon apricot mixture over each sponge cake.
Garnish with remaining whipped topping and toasted almond slivers.
NOTE: If sponge cakes are not available, use sliced pound cake.