Berries and Cream with Mint and Honey Lemon Syrup
These Berries and Cream with Mint and Honey Lemon Syrup is a refreshing mix of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and mint tossed in a honey lemon syrup. The fresh fruit and mint are topped with a whipped honey mascarpone cream for a finishing touch. Bursting with flavor, this berries and cream fruit salad is perfect for snack, brunch, or a delicious summer dessert.
You’ll Go Wild for These Berries
- It’s super sweet and fresh. We make these berries and cream with the freshest berries we can find, then we amp up their sweetness and tang by mixing them with a light honey lemon syrup.
- It feels fancy. This dessert takes a simple fruit salad and fancies it up with sweet cream, honey, and lemon because even the simplest things deserve a little flair.
- It’s a great summer dessert option. Summer calls for easy dishes, fresh flavors, and food that you can enjoy outside on the patio. This berries and cream dish checks all those boxes, plus it’s so good that you’ll be tempted to eat it all yourself!
Breaking Down the Ingredients in Berries and Cream
To keep things simple, we can break this recipe up into 3 unique parts: (1) the mixed berries with mint, (2) the honey lemon syrup, and (3) the mascarpone cream.
Mixed Berries and Mint
- Berries – this sweet treat has all our favorite berries: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. This perfect blend makes this recipe super colorful and packed with varying flavors and textures.
- Mint – we love using fresh herbs in the summer, and mint gives these berries and cream a refreshing pop.
Honey Lemon Syrup
- Lemon – for a satisfying tang, this recipe uses both the juice and zest of a lemon.
- Honey – the flavor of honey rounds out the lemon and adds sweetness and depth to the fruit.
Mascarpone Cream
- Heavy whipping cream – this whips up into soft peaks, making the perfect topping. Make sure the cream is cold for best results.
- Mascarpone – this gives the whipped cream additional richness and stability, ensuring that it stays soft and light.
- Honey – a touch of honey adds subtle sweetness to the mascarpone cream.
- Sea salt – sea salt enhances the flavors of the mascarpone and honey and gives this cream some depth.
How to Make Exceptional Berries and Cream
Combine all of the berries and mint in a large bowl.
Make the honey lemon syrup by whisking together the lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey. Pour the honey lemon syrup over the berries and toss gently to combine.
Whip together the heavy cream, mascarpone, honey, and salt with an electric handheld mixer until it forms soft peaks. For more information on how to make the best homemade whipped cream, check out this Serious Eats post.
Serve the berries with some mascarpone cream on top and garnish with more lemon zest and mint.
Tips for Making the Best Berries and Cream
Berries and Cream with Mint and Honey Lemon Syrup
Ingredients
Mixed Berries and Mint
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled & sliced
- 6 oz blackberries
- 6 oz blueberries
- 6 oz raspberries
- 10 mint leaves, ribboned
Honey Lemon Syrup
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp honey
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 4 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the berries and mint in a large bowl.1 lb strawberries, 6 oz blackberries, 6 oz blueberries, 6 oz raspberries, 10 mint leaves
- Make the honey lemon syrup by whisking together the lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey in a small container.Zest of 1 lemon, Juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp honey
- Pour the honey lemon syrup over the berries and toss gently to combine.
- Using an electric hand mixer (or even a stand mixer) and a separate bowl, whip together the heavy cream, mascarpone, honey, and salt until it forms soft peaks.1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup mascarpone, 4 tbsp honey, ¼ tsp sea salt
- Serve the berries with some mascarpone cream on top, and garnish with more lemon zest and mint, if desired.
