Berries, fresh whipped mascarpone & sugar

Yum. This refreshing dessert uses fresh berries, mascarpone
and granulated sugar -- perfect on a hot summer day.

1 pint mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries or blueberries will work)
1Tb coarse sugar
2/3 cup whipped mascarpone cheese
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Finely sliced mint if you have some in the garden!

Gently wash berries and set aside.
Whip mascarpone cheese with the lemon juice.
Toss berries in sugar and divide into 4 martini glasses.
Top each with spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese and the mint if available. 

Serve immediately!

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