What could be better than a homemade dessert to pamper yourself a little? The crumble with mascarpone and strawberries is one of those cakes that seem to come from grandma’s recipe book, but with a fresh and creamy touch that makes it irresistible. Perfect for a snack, for a Sunday lunch, or even to serve in small squares at a buffet. Few steps and a result that is finger-licking good! A dough that crumbles, a soft mascarpone filling, and the irresistible aroma of fresh strawberries: this is the crumble that pleases everyone! This dessert is a small masterpiece of contrasts: crunchy outside, creamy inside, sweet but not cloying. If you want to surprise your guests with a beautiful, tasty, and super easy dessert, you’re in the right place!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz butter in pieces
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 packet baking powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon (zest without the white part)
- 17.5 oz mascarpone
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10.5 oz strawberries, cut into pieces
Tools
- Bimby
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Pan detachable circle 24 cm
- Parchment Paper
Steps
Pour sugar and lemon zest into the Bimby and pulverize for 10 seconds at Turbo speed.
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for 20 seconds at speed 5.
The mixture should be crumbly and not compact.
Transfer 1/3 of the mixture to the bottom of the mold. I recommend a sheet of parchment paper at the bottom of the mold; it will be easier to remove later.
In a bowl, mix the mascarpone with sugar and vanilla.
Add the washed and chopped strawberries.
Mix well.
Transfer the mascarpone and strawberry cream onto the previously prepared base.
Cover the surface with the leftover dough crumbs.
Bake at 356°F for about 40 minutes.
Here’s your crumble with mascarpone and strawberries: fragrant, delicious, and with that perfect combination of crunchiness and creaminess that makes it irresistible. It’s the ideal dessert to enjoy in company, perhaps with a cup of tea or a good coffee, or to serve at the end of a spring dinner.
With few ingredients and a simple procedure, you’ll bring to the table a dessert that conquers at the first taste. Try it and let me know what you think… I’m sure it will become one of your signature dishes!
Delicious variations to try.
Want to customize your crumble? Here’s some ideas to make it different every time:
• With mixed berries: replace the strawberries with blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, fresh or frozen. It’s also great with a sprinkle of brown sugar on top!
• Chocolate and mascarpone: add dark chocolate chips to the mascarpone cream, or create a thin layer of hazelnut spread between the base and filling.
• Peach and amaretti crumble: in summer, replace the strawberries with sliced peaches and add some crumbled amaretti in the base and filling for a more intense flavor.
• Light version: use ricotta instead of mascarpone and sweeten with honey or erythritol for a lighter but still delicious variant.
• Single portion: create the crumble in muffin tins to make perfect individual cakes to serve or gift.
• Chocolate and mascarpone: add dark chocolate chips to the mascarpone cream, or create a thin layer of hazelnut spread between the base and filling.
• Peach and amaretti crumble: in summer, replace the strawberries with sliced peaches and add some crumbled amaretti in the base and filling for a more intense flavor.
• Light version: use ricotta instead of mascarpone and sweeten with honey or erythritol for a lighter but still delicious variant.
• Single portion: create the crumble in muffin tins to make perfect individual cakes to serve or gift.
