Shortcake With Mascarpone And Brandied Apricots

Serves: 6

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

47

Sweetness

53

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 pinch

Salt

1 tsp

Lemon Zest

2 tbsps

Brandy

Directions:

1

In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese to loosen

2

Add half of a container of whipped topping, almond extract, salt and lemon zest

3

Stir to combine

4

Fill each sponge cake with cheese mixture

5

In a small saucepan over high heat, combine reserved apricot syrup and brandy, reduce until thick

6

Add apricot halves

7

Spoon apricot mixture over each sponge cake

8

Garnish with remaining whipped topping and toasted almond slivers

9

NOTE: If sponge cakes are not available, use sliced pound cake