Ingredients

5 1/2 cups sungold tomatoes
3/4 cup sugar
1 lemon , halved , sliced paper thin and chopped , with peel
1 cup sultana raisin
lemon juice , to taste
sugar , to taste
5 ounces softened cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
13 ounces mascarpone cheese
3 eggs
1 3/4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 oranges , zest of , finely grated
1/2 lemon , zest of , finely grated
Mascarpone Budini is a perfect Italian-style dessert. The sweetness of the cheese combined with the sour taste of compote allows the different tastes to complement each other perfectly. This recipe has added raisin to the Sungold Tomato Compote, which adds a new layer of flavour to the dish. Sungold Tomato Compote is the most crucial part of this dish. Besides, this compote is versatile and can be served with different courses, including breakfast pastries, bagels, salads, or all kinds of desserts.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, combine sungold tomatoes, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon, and sultana raisins.
2.Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes or until the tomatoes have burst and the mixture has thickened.
3.Take out the lemon slices and let the mixture cool. In the end, add sugar and lemon juice to taste.
4.Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and mascarpone cheese until light and fluffy.
5.Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest.
6.Grease 8 ramekins and fill them with the budini mixture, then put them in a deep pan filled with hot water (use about halfway up the ramekins).
7.Bake for about 30 minutes or until the edges of the budini are just set and the center is still jiggly.
8.Take the ramekins out of the water bath and let them cool. You can refrigerate them for at least 2 hours before serving. To serve, spoon the sungold tomato compote over the top of each budini.

PROS

This dessert is creamy and smooth with a tart tomato compote that balances the sweetness of the budini.
It is a unique and refreshing dessert that will satisfy your hunger.

Sungold tomatoes are typically sweeter than regular tomatoes, giving the compote a boost in taste, and adding raisin will add both slight texture and taste to the compote.

CONS

It takes a bit more time than typical desserts to prepare and cook the Mascarpone Budini With Sungold Tomato Compote.

Although the prep time is not very long either, still you have to wait for 2 hours before you can serve it since it should be cooled in the refrigeration.

Budinis are not for people who prefer traditional chocolate-based desserts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Sungold Tomato Compote is rich in vitamins A and C. It may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Mascarpone cheese contains less fat than butter, and the cream cheese provides calcium and protein.
Sultana raisins are a natural source of iron, and adding raisins to your diet helps to support good digestion.

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