Greek Yogurt Mascarpone Trifle

Hot weather is slipping in. For those who have sweet tooth, do you feel resistant to bake even you are craving for a fruity creamy sponge cake? First, you do not want to turn on the "heater" in your kitchen; Second, summer is the season of bikinis! And short shorts! And crop tops! Which means NO HEAVY CREAM..:(

No worries ladies! This recipe substitute heavy cream with mostly Greek yogurt. Together with the natural sweetness of the berries, it definitely can satisfy your sweet cravings! An even better news is that it is a non-bake recipe! Let's make one and share with your bffs at your next party!

Preparation time: 30 minutes

In the fridge to set: 3 hours minimum

Ingredients:

1 package Lady fingers

1 cup Diced strawberries

1 cup Blueberries/ blackberries

2 tsp Icing Sugar

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese

1/2 tsp Lemon juice

1/2 tsp Lemon zest

1. Remove the stock of the strawberries. In a bowl, slightly mash the strawberries to release the juice. Add 1 tbsp icing sugar and lemon juice. Set it aside.

2. In another bowl, loosen the Mascarpone cheese with a whisk, add 1 tbsp of icing sugar. Then add in Greek yogurt. Mix well. 

3. Use aluminium foil to wrap the base of the pan in case the liquid leakage. Assemble the lady fingers in a 12-cm spring form pan. Gently press in the lady fingers to fit the pan. 

4. Drizzle half of the strawberry mixture on top. Spread half of the cheese mixture. Add half the blueberries/blackberries.

5. Layer lady fingers n top of the berries. Drizzle the remaining half of the strawberry mixture. Spread the remaining cheese mixture. Garnish by placing the rest of the blueberries/blackberries on top. Sprinkle the lemon zest.

6. Wrap the cake with plastic wrap then pop it in the fridge and let it set for at least 3 hours.

7. Transfer the cake to a plate. Enjoy:)

Tips:

1. You can adjust the amount of icing sugar according to taste since the berries itself might be sweet enough.

2. You can adjust the proportion of the yogurt/cheese mixture. I am using 1:1 to perform the best texture. However, try different proportions to create your favourite consistency or to match your health concern!

3. Try to serve at the earliest after it comes out from the fridge to avoid it from melting.