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Mini Italian cream dessert jars with whipped topping and cookie base

Mini Italian Cream Dessert Jars

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Mini Italian cream dessert jars made with smooth mascarpone cream and a buttery cookie base, perfect for portioned, no-bake entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian-Inspired
Servings 6 jars
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Hand Mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Glass Dessert Jars

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup crushed cookies
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Cream Layer

  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into jars.
  • Whisk mascarpone with sugar and vanilla.
  • Whip cream to soft peaks.
  • Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
  • Spoon cream over base and chill before serving.

Notes

Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword Cream Dessert Jars, Mini Italian Desserts, No Bake Italian Dessert