Berry Medley Parfait with Mint-Infused Cream

Ingredients

- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Berry Compote:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
- Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar.
- Stir occasionally and cook for about PT10M (10 minutes) until the berries soften and release their juices.
- Remove from heat and let the compote cool. Set aside.

2. Infuse the Cream:
- Rinse and pat dry the mint leaves. Finely chop them.
- In a separate small saucepan, pour 1 cup of heavy cream.
- Add the chopped mint leaves to the cream.
- On low heat, gently warm the cream, stirring continuously, for about PT5M (5 minutes) until infused with mint flavor.
- Strain the cream into a bowl, discarding the mint leaves.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and set aside to cool.

3. Assemble the Parfait:
- Once both the berry compote and mint-infused cream are at room temperature, begin layering in serving glasses.
- Start with a layer of berry compote at the bottom of each glass.
- Add a layer of mint-infused cream on top of the berries.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a dollop of mint-infused cream.

4. Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the parfaits for at least PT30M (30 minutes) to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with a few additional whole berries and a mint sprig before serving for an added touch of elegance.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Berries, Parfait, Mint Cream, Dessert, Summer Treat, Fruit Compote, Infused Cream, Berry Dessert, Fresh Mint, Easy Dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 900 calories (approximately 225 calories per serving)

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