Description
Silky lemon-strawberry parfaits blend tangy citrus with sweet berries in a delightful summer dessert. Layers of creamy yogurt, zesty lemon curd, and fresh strawberries create a refreshing treat you’ll crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Parfait Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tbsp honey
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup granola
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 4 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Chill a large mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to ensure optimal whipping conditions for the cream.
- Pour heavy cream into the chilled bowl and whip using an electric mixer until soft peaks form, gradually incorporating sugar while mixing.
- Gently fold greek yogurt and vanilla extract into the whipped cream, creating a smooth and airy parfait base.
- Wash strawberries thoroughly and dice them into small, uniform pieces.
- Zest the entire lemon, then squeeze its juice into a separate bowl, combining with honey to create a vibrant fruit syrup.
- Toss diced strawberries in the lemon-honey mixture, allowing them to marinate and develop intense flavor.
- Layer the parfaits by alternating creamy yogurt mixture and macerated strawberries in clear glass containers.
- Sprinkle granola between layers for a delightful crunch and textural contrast.
- Top each parfait with sliced almonds for additional nutty complexity.
- Refrigerate parfaits for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mixture to set.
- Before serving, garnish each parfait with a fresh mint leaf for a bright, aromatic finish.
- Serve chilled and enjoy immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl beforehand to help whipped cream achieve perfect volume and stability.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for richer, creamier texture that holds its shape better in layered desserts.
- Macerate strawberries briefly to intensify their natural sweetness and create a more complex flavor profile.
- Opt for fresh, seasonal strawberries to elevate the overall taste and nutritional value of the parfait.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg