Mascarpone And Apricot Parfait

1. 1

   Heat 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the apricots and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 mins. Remove from the heat, allow to cool to room temperature, then chill.

2. 2

   Mix the mascarpone with the cottage cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract and the remaining sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.

3. 3

   Layer the apricot mixture and cream mixture in a serving bowl, finishing with a few spoonfuls of the apricot mixture. Scatter the cookies across the top, to decorate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.