Best Key Lime Strawberry Parfaits Recipes

STRAWBERRY-LIME QUINOA PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in lime zest; refrigerate 30 minutes., Layer 1/3 cup yogurt, 1/3 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup quinoa mixture and 1 tablespoon coconut into four parfait glasses. Repeat layers.

KEY LIME PARFAITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Mix in sugar and stir until bubbling, about 1 minute. Mix in crumbs; stir until color deepens, about 3 minutes. Turn out onto plate and cool.
• Stir condensed milk, lime juice and lime peel in large bowl to blend (mixture will thicken). Using electric mixer, beat cream in medium bowl until firm peaks form; fold into lime mixture.
• Place 1/4 cup lime mousse in each of six 8- to 10-ounce wine goblets. Top each with 1 tablespoon crumb mixture, then 1/4 cup mousse. Top parfaits with remaining crumb mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

STRAWBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Hull and quarter 1 quart strawberries. Toss with 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle a layer of gingersnap crumbs or graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of parfait glasses. Top with the berries. Mix 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then spoon over the berries.

TROPICAL LIME PARFAITS

Steps:

• For the crumb: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, coconut chips and lime zest in a bowl. Mix to combine.
• For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, coconut extract and lime zest and juice in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
• Begin by layering 1/4 cup of the crumb in the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses. Top each with 1/3 cup of the filling. Repeat the layers once more, then garnish with extra toasted coconut and lime zest.

TEMPTING STRAWBERRY PARFAIT WITH A KEY LIME TWIST

Steps:

• Strawberry layer - Heat the orange juice with strawberries on medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are soft. Taste the.
• Strawberry-Orange mixture when chilled, depending on the ripeness of the fruit you may need to increase the sweetness to taste with honey or confectioners sugar.
• Mash with potato masher or for a smooth puree blend in a food processor. Allow to cool.
• Cream layer - Combine thawed Cool Whip, ricotta, brandy, lime and honey.
• Cracker layer - Crush the graham crackers coarsely and mix with pecans.
• Parfait - Layer the mixture into a wine glass. Start with the strawberry layer then next sprinkle the graham cracker layer on top.
• Pour the cream layer on top. Repeat with graham crackers, strawberry and top with the cream.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Garnish with a pecan, strawberry or orange slice.

STRAWBERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Combine tofu, soy cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in blender or food processor, and purée until smooth. Spoon into large serving bowl, and stir in fresh and dried strawberries.
• Spread walnuts in small baking dish or pie pan, and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring twice, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle parfait with walnuts, and serve.

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA PARFAITS

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, combine lime juice and orange juice. Sprinkle gelatin over top; let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat over low heat until clear and dissolved, stirring occasionally. Cool 5 minutes.
• Add tequila, liqueur, lime peel and condensed milk to gelatin mixture; mix well. Fold in whipped cream.
• Divide one-third of the strawberries among individual 10-oz. parfait glasses. Top with half of the tequila mixture. Top with half of the remaining strawberries and all of the remaining tequila mixture. Top with remaining strawberries. Cover glasses with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.