Engagement Ring Parfait

• 1 1/4 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 ounces mascarpone (half of an 8-ounce container)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely crumbled almond biscotti

1. In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar and the lemon juice until the sugar dissolves.
2. Let sit out at room temperature while you prep the remaining ingredients.
3. Add the mascarpone to a large bowl.
4. Beat with a hand-held mixer until soft and loose.
5. Add the heavy cream, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and the vanilla and whip until you reach soft peaks.
6. Add a layer of crumbled biscotti to the bottom of two 12-ounce martini glasses (or any other decorative glass).
7. Top with a layer of whipped mascarpone, and then a layer of strawberries.
8. Repeat the layering.
9. Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled biscotti.
10. Cook's Note: You can make up to 3 hours ahead of time and store in the refrigerator, or serve right away.

strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, mascarpone, heavy cream, vanilla, almond biscotti

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-deen/engagement-ring-parfait-recipe.html (may not work)