Berry Mascarpone Christmas Gateau Recipe

Ingredients for Berry Mascarpone Christmas Gateau

• Frangelico
• Fresh Raspberries
• 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• Caster Sugar
• Thickened Cream
• 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese
• Vanilla Bean Paste
• 1/2 cup (70g) chopped hazelnuts
• Sponge Cake Fingers
• Chocolate
• 1 cup (150g) fresh raspberries

How to Make Berry Mascarpone Christmas Gateau

1. Line the base and sides of a 24cm springform tin with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, gently combine 1/4 cup (60ml) of liqueur, 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup strawberries, and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whip 2 cups (475ml) heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
4. Add 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar. Beat on low speed until slightly thickened.
5. Gently fold in 1/2 cup (70g) chopped hazelnuts.
6. Pour the remaining liqueur (3/4 cup or 180ml) into a shallow dish.
7. Dip one-third of the biscuits (approximately 10-12, depending on size) one at a time into the liqueur, and arrange them over the base of the tin, trimming as needed.
8. Spread one-third of the mascarpone mixture over the biscuits.
9. Spoon half of the berry mixture over the mascarpone.
10. Repeat layers: biscuits (dipped in liqueur), mascarpone mixture, remaining berry mixture.
11. Top with the remaining biscuits, pressing down gently.
12. Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture evenly over the top.
13. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
14. Before serving, sprinkle the top with 3 Flake chocolate bars, shaved or crumbled.
15. Cut into wedges and serve with extra fresh berries.