Strawberry Parfait
On a cold winter's night, there's nothing better than a warm, fragrant serving of strawberry parfait on the table – well, except when it's summer and the time for frozen desserts has arrived! The history of parfait originates in French gastronomy, where it began to be made in the mid-19th century with cream and eggs, frozen as a luxury dessert. The strawberry version has now spread worldwide and is the perfect choice for any occasion. Whipping and gently folding the ingredients together ensures that the texture is light and airy – not difficult even for beginners! If you want a more exciting flavor, a little grated lime zest or mint leaves can also spice it up. This dessert is ideal for gatherings with friends, as the closing of summer barbecues, or just as a weekend treat.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Thoroughly wash the strawberries and dry them with paper towels. Remove the green leaves and cut the strawberries into smaller pieces. Tip: To remove the green leaves, you can use a straw instead of a small knife – you can easily push out the core with it.
2
Place the strawberry pieces in a blender and purée until smooth. If you don't like the seeds, strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve. Tip: This will make the final result creamier, especially when preparing it for guests.
3
In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Important: the cream whips best when it is well chilled. You can even put it in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand.
4
In another bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry purée. Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
5
Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture. Tip: Do not overmix, so the cream doesn't deflate – this will keep the parfait light and fluffy.
6
Pour the mixture into silicone molds or a larger plastic container. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, but preferably overnight.
7
Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving to make it easier to slice or scoop. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices (without leaves) or a little whipped cream on top.
