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Phyllo Baskets with Mascarpone Cream and Raspberries

Phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries: a crisp, creamy dessert with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar, perfect to end a dinner.
Recipe Phyllo Baskets with Mascarpone Cream and Raspberries
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 20 minutes
  • Servings for 6 baskets

If you’re looking for a holiday dessert idea that will surprise and delight your guests with a unique, elegant presentation, phyllo baskets with mascarpone and raspberries are the perfect answer. Picture the crunch of little cases of baked phyllo dough holding a luscious mascarpone cream, brightened by the fresh, tangy touch of raspberries. An elegant mascarpone dessert, made for anyone who loves serving single-serving desserts with cream and fruit that win people over with every bite.

The recipe for sweet phyllo baskets is easy but impressive: all you need is a few ingredients and a little dexterity to create filled baskets for a dessert buffet that suit any special occasion. Their secret lies in making them by hand: the phyllo is shaped to hold a creamy filling, made by following a few steps on how to make mascarpone cream that is perfect, light and velvety.

A light dusting of powdered sugar and a generous handful of fresh raspberries finish it all off, for a striking look that wins people over at first sight. These single-serving desserts with cream and fruit are also ideal when you want to serve a dessert with fresh raspberries after dinner or as an elegant finish to a Sunday brunch. And if you enjoy making small pastries, don’t miss the chance to try other elegant creations such as the Victoria Sponge Cake, the colorful Pistachio Roll or the eye-catching Cream Tart. For an even more varied buffet, try our Cream Horns with Fruit or the indulgent Pavesini Cake with Camy Cream.

Let yourself be guided by the simplicity and versatility of this easy crispy basket recipe: turn on the oven and make these phyllo baskets with mascarpone and raspberries with us. The result will surprise you, bringing a burst of flavor and a touch of poetry to your table.

Ingredients for 6 baskets

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Method

  1. To make the phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries, start by melting the butter in a small pan on the stove or in the microwave. Line six aluminum molds with phyllo dough and, using your fingers, press it gently against the mold so it sticks well, being very careful because phyllo dough tears easily.
    Making phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries, step 1
  2. Next, lay another sheet of phyllo on top of the first one (you will need to stack four for each mold), brushing melted butter between the layers. When you have repeated this for all six baskets, place another of the aluminum molds you have on hand inside each one, so the phyllo takes on the shape of a basket.
  3. At this point, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake everything at 200 °C (400 °F) for 10 minutes, leaving the two molds stacked. After 5 minutes, remove the inner molds and continue baking for the remaining time. While you wait for the baskets to finish baking, wash the berries you will use as a garnish under cold running water. Once the phyllo cases are baked and out of the oven, let them cool completely.
    Making phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries, step 3
  4. Separate the yolks from the whites and, using an electric mixer, carefully beat the yolks with the sugar until you have a frothy cream. Add the mascarpone to the mixture and stir well, then finally whip the cream too.
  5. Once the cream is whipped to the right consistency, add it to the mascarpone mixture you just made, taking care to stir well so the ingredients come together. Then beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and add them to the mixture, remembering to fold from the bottom up this time; when they are fully incorporated as well, the mascarpone cream is finally ready.
    Making phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries, step 5
  6. Pour some mascarpone cream into each basket to form a base layer. Once you have done this, decorate the baskets with the raspberries you washed earlier and dust them with powdered sugar. Your phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries are finally ready. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

To give this dessert an extra touch, you can decorate the phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries with white or dark chocolate shavings and add a few mint leaves. You can also replace the raspberries with mixed berries, for example. Pastry Cream is also a good alternative to the mascarpone cream.

Tips

If you have more time than the recipe calls for, let the mascarpone cream rest in the fridge for about an hour before using it: when you take it out to decorate your baskets, it will be creamier.

Storage

Once assembled, the phyllo baskets with mascarpone cream and raspberries keep in the fridge for up to two days, stored in an airtight plastic container.

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