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    Home » Brunch Recipes » Strawberry Cream Parfait

    Strawberry Cream Parfait

    First Published: Aug 21, 2015 · Modified: Jul 25, 2020 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    Simple, light, creamy and delicious strawberry parfaits featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese and sweetened whipped cream.
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    Strawberry Cream Parfait | Simple, light, creamy and delicious strawberry parfaits featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese and sweetened whipped cream. | www.heavenlyhomecooking.com

    Hello and happy Friday!  How about a light and luscious strawberry dessert to sweeten your weekend?  The fresh strawberries in my area are still looking beautiful and it's all I can do to resist putting a basket or two in my shopping cart.  I am still exploring the many wonderful ways to use fresh strawberries, and I share this simple dessert recipe with you today.  It uses my versatile recipe for strawberry compote, which is great on your pancakes, waffles, French toast, as well as topping your favorite ice cream, pudding, cheesecake or custard.  If you don't feel like making the compote or strawberries are not in season, you can also use strawberry preserves, but you may need to use a little extra to mix with the mascarpone cheese.  The strawberry compote has a more fluid consistency and is sweeter than strawberry preserves.

    Strawberry Cream Parfait | Simple, light, creamy and delicious strawberry parfaits featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese and sweetened whipped cream. | www.heavenlyhomecooking.comI made this recipe in 6 4 oz. juice glasses, but you can vary it according to your needs.  If you do decide to make the strawberry compote, you can make that ahead and keep it in your refrigerator until you need it.  Not only will you have enough to use in this recipe, but you'll have plenty leftover to use in other delicious ways.  You can also prepare the mascarpone mixture and whipped cream a bit ahead and then assemble your parfaits right before dinner so they'll be ready for dessert.  After assembling, I like to let them chill once again in the refrigerator before garnishing and serving.  This gives the whipped cream a chance to set a bit.

    Strawberry Cream Parfait | Simple, light, creamy and delicious strawberry parfaits featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese and sweetened whipped cream. | www.heavenlyhomecooking.comDoesn't that look delicious?  Believe me, it is!  If you are looking for a dessert that is easy to make, and not too rich, heavy or sweet, then here you go.  It's the perfect dessert for a peaceful summer weekend and a chance to enjoy those fresh strawberries while they last.  🙂

    Strawberry Cream Parfait

    Simple, light, creamy and delicious strawberry parfaits featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese and sweetened whipped cream.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 parfaits
    Calories 516 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
    • ¾ cup strawberry compote (or strawberry preserves) plus extra to fill shooters
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • ½ tsp. clear vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 4 tablespoon butter melted

    Instructions
     

    Mascarpone mixture

    • Add mascarpone cheese and ¾ cup strawberry compote to a medium bowl and mix on low speed until well blended, about 1 minute. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    Whipped cream topping

    • In a chilled medium bowl, add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on low speed until frothy, about 1 minute. Then mix on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip, twist the end of the bag and chill in the refrigerator along with the mascarpone cheese mixture.

    Graham cracker mixture

    • Prepare this at the last minute so that it doesn't dry out while the mascarpone mixture and whipped cream topping are setting up in the refrigerator. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and butter until it resembles wet sand.

    Assembly

    • In 6 4 oz. glasses, assemble your parfaits as follows: 1. 2 tsp. graham cracker crumb mixture (pat down with the back of a spoon) 2. 2 tsp. mascarpone mixture (gently pat down) 3. 1.5 to 2 tsp. strawberry compote or strawberry preserves 4. 2 tsp. graham cracker crumb mixture (pat down) 5. 2 tsp. mascarpone mixture (gently pat down) 6. 1.5 to 2 tsp. strawberry compote or strawberry preserves 7. Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top. Let chill in the refrigerator for another 15-30 minutes then garnish with fresh strawberries.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 516kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 37g (57%)Saturated Fat: 22g (138%)Cholesterol: 99mg (33%)Sodium: 183mg (8%)Potassium: 74mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 26g (29%)Vitamin A: 1203IU (24%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 91mg (9%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 6 parfaits
    Keyword easy recipe
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    Strawberry Cream Parfait | Simple, light, creamy and delicious strawberry parfaits featuring fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese and sweetened whipped cream. | www.heavenlyhomecooking.com

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