Cold mascarpone cake with red berries

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 200 g digestive biscuits
• 100 g melted butter
• 400 g of mascarpone
• 200 ml cream to assemble
• 80 g icing sugar
• 300 g mixed red fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin (or agar-agar) and 3 tablespoons water

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Crush the cookies until you obtain fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter until forming a homogeneous mixture.
2. Press the mixture into the base of a removable mold (approximately 20 cm) forming a compact layer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Hydrate the gelatin in cold water while you prepare the cream.
4. Whip the cream until soft peaks form and set aside in the refrigerator.
5. Beat the mascarpone with the icing sugar until you obtain a smooth cream without lumps.
6. Incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture with enveloping movements to maintain volume.
7. Heat 2 tablespoons of red fruit puree (blending some fruits) and dissolve the hydrated gelatin in it, stirring until integrated. Let it cool slightly.
8. Add the gelatin and fruit mixture to the mascarpone cream and mix quickly to homogenize, ensuring the cream stabilizes.
9. Pour the cream over the biscuit base and smooth the surface with a spatula.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until completely set.
11. Before serving, distribute fresh red berries on top and brush with a little diluted jam to add shine if desired.
12. Carefully unmold and cut with a wet knife into neat portions.