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  • Easy to prepare
  • 6 portions
  • 25 minutes
Jan, 09. 01. 2026
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Today’s recipe is exactly the one you want on hand when you want a quick but impressively looking dessert. This apple cup combines warm caramelized apples with a velvety smooth mascarpone cream and crunchy nuts – and the preparation takes no more than 25 minutes. It’s a dessert that looks like it’s from a pastry shop, but you can make it at home in no time.

Similarly to the cottage cheese cake recipe with apples and blueberries on irecept.cz, which combines fruit and a creamy layer into a perfect harmony of flavorsiRecept, this cup also uses the best of the combination of sweet fruit and fluffy cream.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

For the apple base:

For the cream:

To finish:

Preparation procedure

  • Peel the apples, core them and cut into small cubes. Put the honey, water and apples into a pan, add the lemon juice, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat for about 7–10 minutes, until the apples soften and lightly caramelize. They should remain juicy, not mushy.
  • Mix the mascarpone with the sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl whisk the cream into stiff peaks. Using a spatula, gently fold it into the mascarpone to create a light and airy cream.
  • Divide the warm or lukewarm apples among the glasses. Layer the mascarpone cream on top. If you want a more pronounced flavor, you can repeat the layers.
  • Toast the nuts briefly dry in a pan to release their aroma, and sprinkle them over the tops of the cups. Add caramel sauce to taste.
  • Garnish the cups with a sprig of mint or thyme and serve immediately, or chilled after a short rest in the refrigerator.

Quick info

Servings: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: approx. 25 minutes

Practical tips

  • For a lighter version, part of the mascarpone can be replaced with Greek yogurt.

  • The dessert is also ideal as a apple dessert in a glass for celebrations, because it can be prepared in advance.

  • If you want more contrast, add crushed ladyfingers or cookies under the apples.

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