Ingredients


1 pint whole strawberries, stems removed

1/2 pint fresh blackberries

1/3 cup white sugar

1/2 orange, juiced

1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon white sugar

3 drops vanilla extract, or to taste (optional)

2 shortcakes, halved horizontally

4 teaspoons white sugar, or as needed


Directions

Prep    15 m    Ready In    2 h 15 m


1.Mix strawberries, blackberries, 1/3 cup sugar, and orange juice together in a bowl.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 2 hours to overnight.


2.Stir mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.


3.Spread mascarpone mixture over the top of each shortcake half; sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sugar over the top to cover.

Caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch, 20 to 30 seconds per shortcake.

Place each shortcake in a shallow bowl and surround with berries and accumulated juices.