Mascarpone Party Cups

Name: Mascarpone Party Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package dough cups, about 12 cups; 1 pint strawberries, washed and quartered; 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened at room temperature; 1 teaspoon Franklin Raw Honey; 3/4 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip; 2 tablespoons Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar; 1 teaspoon desired alcohol, such as dark rum, coffee liqueur, brandy, or cordial

January 8, 2019

Mascarpone Party Cups made with Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar and Franklin Raw Honey from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

These Mascarpone Party Cups are creamy, fruity, and just the right amount of fancy for a dessert tray. Crisp little dough cups are filled with a smooth mascarpone mixture made with Franklin Raw Honey, whipped cream, Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar, and a splash of your favorite liqueur, then topped with fresh strawberries.

The Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar adds rich, coffee-kissed depth to the creamy filling, while the Franklin Raw Honey brings a smooth sweetness that pairs beautifully with the mascarpone and berries. Simple to assemble, easy to chill, and party-ready in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is quick, easy, and perfect for entertaining.
Ready-made dough cups keep the prep simple.
Mascarpone and whipped cream make the filling light, creamy, and rich.
Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar adds a fun coffee-balsamic twist.
Fresh strawberries make each bite bright, pretty, and fresh.

Serving Ideas

Serve these mascarpone party cups chilled on a dessert tray, brunch spread, holiday table, or Valentine’s Day platter. They are also lovely with coffee, espresso, sparkling wine, or a simple fresh fruit board.

Shop the Flavor

This recipe features Franklin Raw Honey and Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar, two sweet pantry favorites that bring smooth sweetness and rich coffee-inspired balsamic flavor to desserts, berries, whipped cream, ice cream, yogurt, and more.

Grab them online or stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA to add a sweet little espresso-balsamic twist to your next dessert.

Mascarpone Party Cups

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Calories

125

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

1 package dough cups, about 12 cups
1 pint strawberries, washed and quartered
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened at room temperature
1 teaspoon Franklin Raw Honey
3/4 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
2 tablespoons Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon desired alcohol, such as dark rum, coffee liqueur, brandy, or cordial

Directions

Lay the dough cups in a single layer in a serving dish or tray.
In a bowl, use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to blend together the mascarpone cheese, Franklin Raw Honey, alcohol, and Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar.
Gently fold in the whipped cream until the filling is smooth and combined.
Transfer the mascarpone mixture to a piping bag.
Pipe the filling into each dough cup.
Top each cup with quartered strawberries.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.