Ladies in Pink

I recently concocted this dessert. I've named it Ladies in Pink. It's super-easy, and I hope you'll give it a try because it's very tasty and pretty! I had never used mascarpone before, but I enjoyed working with it.

• For one serving, you need 9 lady fingers (split in half), in groups of three
• Sliced strawberries, sweetened (I used honey)
• Mascarpone cream, blended with lemon peel and sweetened slightly with honey or powdered sugar
• Chopped nuts (I used toasted almonds)
• Mint leaf, for garnish

1. Spread a layer of mascarpone cream on one layer of lady fingers. Place the lady fingers on a plate, cream facing up.
2. Top with strawberries and then sprinkle with nuts.
3. Spread another layer of mascarpone cream on the second layer of lady fingers.
4. Stack on top of the strawberries and nuts, cream facing up. Press down lightly to stabilize.
5. Top with strawberries and nuts.
6. Spread a layer of mascarpone cream on the final layer of lady fingers.
7. Stack on top of the strawberries and nuts, cream facing up.
8. Top with strawberries and nuts and garnish with a mint leaf.

Note: I don't like my desserts very soggy, but if you're a fan of soaked sweet breads, you can liberally pour the strawberry juice over the lady fingers, too. I did this judiciously.