Description
Lemon Berry Parfaits are a delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for summer. Layers of zesty lemon cream, fresh mixed berries, and crunchy granola or cookies create a beautiful and delicious treat that is easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
For the Layers:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup granola or crushed shortbread cookies
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold in half of the lemon curd to create a light lemon cream.
- Assemble the Parfaits: In serving glasses, layer a spoonful of granola or crushed cookies at the bottom, followed by a layer of lemon cream, a layer of fresh berries, and a small dollop of plain lemon curd. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with berries on top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Try swapping the granola for pound cake cubes for a more decadent version.
- Use any combination of berries you like for seasonal variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
