Festivalberryparfaits Recipes

Steps:

• In two glasses, divide the yogurt and top with a layer strawberries and bananas.
• Continue with another layer of yogurt, granola, and berries.
• Drizzle with honey.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Cover the bottoms of two small glasses with a layer of yogurt. Cover layer with berries. Repeat until both glasses are full, ending with a fruit layer. Sprinkle with graham crackers and nutmeg.

Steps:

• Place all the berries (cut the strawberries into pieces if they are too large) in a large bowl and sprinkle with the sugar. Stir to combine and leave to macerate for about 30 minutes.
• Using a mixer, beat the mascarpone, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract just until soft peaks form.
• Take four wine or parfait glasses and layer the berries with the cream. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a few fresh berries.
• The parfait can be made about an hour or two before serving. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Place 2 tablespoons of granola in each of two parfait glasses. Top each with about 2 tablespoons yogurt. , In a small bowl, combine berries; divide a third of the mixture between the two glasses. Repeat yogurt and berry layers. Top with the remaining yogurt, berries and granola.

Steps:

• Remove and discard the rind from the Brie cheese. In a medium bowl beat Brie cheese, cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer on medium speed until almost smooth. Set aside.
• Layer strawberries, cheese mixture, and almonds in eight parfait glasses or water goblets. If desired, drizzle with honey.
• TO MAKE AHEAD:.
• If you wish to make these parfaits ahead, do not use apples, pears, or peaches because the fruit will turn brown. Prepare the cheese mixture and fruit as directed. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, let cheese mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes; Assemble as directed. Or prepare parfaits as directed. Cover and chill the finished parfaits for up to 4 hours.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine blueberries, strawberries, currants, blackberries, and wine or apple juice. Let stand for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, puree raspberries and syrup in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• To assemble dessert, spoon a layer of mixed berries into the bottom of 4 parfait glasses or wine glasses.
• Top with a drizzle of raspberry puree, then vanilla wafer crumbs.
• Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with a drizzle of raspberry puree. Garnish each serving with a sprig of mint. If desired, chill parfaits for 1 hour before serving.
• Variation: Substitute any other fresh berries for those listed above. Helpful Hint: You may substitute frozen berries for fresh, if desired, but frozen berries will exude more juice than fresh berries.