Dessert: Lemon-scented Mascarpone Trifle

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Lemon

Health benefits of Lemon-scented Mascarpone Trifle

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, zested and juiced
16 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 store-bought pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/2 cup creme de cassis liqueur
2 cups quartered strawberries (or whole blueberries or whole raspberries)
Fresh mint leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar with the lemon juice. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooled sugar mixture with the mascarpone cheese and the lemon zest. Using an electric mixer, whip on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
To build the trifle, line the bottom of a trifle bowl with a layer pound cake. Brush the pound cake with some creme de cassis liqueur. Spoon a layer of the cheese mixture over the pound cake, and then a layer of berries. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of berries. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped mint leaves.