Best Strawberry Cream Parfaits Recipes

STRAWBERRY CREAM PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, using a potato masher or fork, mash the berries and any juices into a chunky sauce.
• Place the sour cream in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough chilled heavy cream to fill the cup completely. Scrape the cream mixture into a deep medium bowl. Beat the mixture until thick and stiff with a handheld electric mixer. Fold in the broken meringues.
• Divide the sauce in half and spoon into the bottom of four serving bowls or glasses. Divide the cream mixture in half and spoon on top of the sauce. Repeat the layers using the remaining sauce and cream mixture. Top each parfait with a meringue half and serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY CREAM PARFAITS WITH COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Mix strawberries and 6 Tbs. of the sugar in a bowl; let stand until berries release their liquid, 30 to 60 minutes.
• When ready to assemble dessert, beat cream and orange zest to soft peaks, gradually adding remaining 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar.
• Pour 6 Tbs. of the strawberry juice that has collected in the bowl over the crumbled macaroons. Toss to coat.
• To assemble, choose six goblets that hold at least 12 ounces; in each, make two layers in the following order: scant 1/4 cup macaroons, scant 1/4 cup whipped cream, 1/4 cup strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

BLACK-BOTTOM STRAWBERRY CREAM PARFAITS

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and orange peel until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping.
• Just before serving, into each of 8 parfait glasses, layer 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs, 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture, several strawberry slices and 1 teaspoon chocolate topping.

STRAWBERRY CREAM PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Cool completely.
• Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min.
• Spoon cookie crumbs into 8 parfait glasses; cover with layers of pudding, strawberries and gelatin.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.