Strawberry Bliss Parfaits
A delightful layered dessert featuring fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and crunchy textures, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8–10 shortbread cookies or graham crackers, crushed
- Optional: granola, chocolate sauce, toasted nuts, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries under cold water, pat them dry, remove the stems, and slice thinly. Toss with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to macerate for 10 minutes.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Place 8-10 shortbread cookies or graham crackers in a ziplock bag and crush them into small crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- In each glass, layer cookie crumbs, whipped cream or yogurt, and sliced strawberries. Repeat until the glass is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with a whole strawberry or cookie crumbs.
Notes
For picture-perfect layers, use a piping bag for whipped cream. Toast granola or nuts for extra crunch. Chill the parfaits for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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