Luscious Lemon Berry Parfait

Ingredients

- Main Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2-3 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon

- Garnishes:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh berries (such as raspberries and blueberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Infuse the Cream:
- PT5M - 5 minutes
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of white sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture starts to steam. Do not bring it to a boil.

2. Add Lemon Flavor:
- PT5M - 5 minutes
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and the zest of 1 lemon. Mix well until fully incorporated.

3. Chill the Mixture:
- PT1H - 1 hour
- Allow the lemon cream mixture to cool slightly, then transfer it to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour or until it is well-chilled and slightly thickened.

4. Assemble the Parfaits:
- PT10M - 10 minutes
- In serving glasses or bowls, layer the chilled lemon cream with a dollop of whipped cream. Alternate layers of fresh berries between the cream.

5. Final Touches:
- Garnish each parfait with a couple of fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma and enhanced visual appeal.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking: PT10M
10 minutes
- Chilling: PT1H
1 hour

Total Time

- PT1H20M
1 hour and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Lemon parfait
- Berry desserts
- Fresh berry parfait
- Lemon cream dessert
- Easy parfait recipe
- Summer dessert
- Mint garnish
- Creamy lemon dessert
- Whipped cream parfait
- Berries and cream

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,200 calories

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