Raspberry Parfait
Frozen berries are one of the best items to keep in the freezer for quick desserts, smoothies and more. When berries are in season, buy extra and freeze right in the container. Once they are frozen, transfer to plastic bags. But if you missed this step last summer, be assured berries from the supermarket’s freezer are a reliable and juicy alternative. Use any frozen berry to make this luscious and quick parfait. If berries are very tart, add sugar until they reach the desired sweetness.
Raspberry Parfait
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen raspberries, thawed
- 1/4 cup sugar, or more to taste
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a blender, combine raspberries, sugar and salt. Purée until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids. Discard seeds.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream, icing sugar and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- Alternately layer berry and cream mixtures in 4 dessert glasses. Serve immediately.
Drink Suggestion:
Very nice with a Vidal ice wine or, for pure drama, snifters of honey-flavoured Drambuie.
Quench Food and Drink Magazine 2014, www.quench.me