Berries With Mascarpone and Almond Lace Cookies

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1 14 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 14 cups blackberries
• 23 cup blueberries
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 12 cup mascarpone cheese
• 12 cup whipping cream
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• grated lemon zest, garnish (optional)
• 3 -4 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• butter, for baking sheet
• flour, for baking sheets
• 34 cup ground almonds, food processor
• 12 cup sugar
• 12 cup unsalted butter or 12 cup unsalted margarine
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1. Cookies (Make first):.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Lightly butter then flour at least 2 baking sheets.
4. In large saucepan, combine rest of the ingredients.
5. Stir over low heat with wooden spoon until butter melts and ingredients are mixed well.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Place haeping teaspoon of batter 5" apart.
8. (The batter will spread during baking).
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until evenly browned.
10. Remove from oven.
11. Using a wide spatula, remove the cookies and immediately shape as desired, into tightly rolled cigarettes or fans, or allow to cool and serve flat.
12. (These cool quickly - so know ahead of time - how you want them to look).
13. Berries and Mascarpone Mixture:.
14. Toss the berries with, 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice in a medium sized bowl.
15. Let stand for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
16. Meanwhile, stir in the mascarpone cheese in large bowl to loosen.
17. Using an electric mixer beat whipping cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar,& pinch of cinnamon in another bowl to soft peaks.
18. Fold 1/4 of the cream into the mascarpone cheese to lighten and also add the brandy only if desired.
19. Add the sprinkling of grated lemon zest.
20. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
21. Using a slotted spoon, divide the berries among 6 plates.
22. Spoon cheese mixture atop the berries.
23. Sprinkle lace cookies over top.
24. Drizzle the berry juices around the desserts.
25. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berries-with-mascarpone-and-almond-lace-cookies-149911 (may not work)