Strawberry rhubarb parfait is a classic summer dessert that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of strawberries. This elegant dessert can be made with layers of fresh berries, whipped cream, granola, and yogurt or ice cream. Whether served for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, this delicious parfait is a perfect way to cool off on a hot day or to enjoy a refreshing and simple treat.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
FRESH STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB SAUCE PARFAITS
Showcase the classic combo of tangy rhubarb and sunsweet strawberries in this dessert, made fast with frozen pound cake.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook rhubarb, granulated sugar and drink over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender and mixture is syrupy.
- Add 1 cup of the strawberries; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes, mashing slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining strawberries. Cool slightly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled.
- Just before serving, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. In each of 8 parfait glasses, layer sauce, cake cubes and whipped cream; repeat layers. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish each serving with fresh strawberry slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 2 g
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PARFAIT
The rhubarb shoots emerging in my garden prompted me to post this recipe from Christine Cushing. I haven't tried it yet - but very soon! Christine suggests sprinkling crushed amaretti cookies between the layers.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Strawberry Rhubarb Compote: In a medium saucepan over medium low heat add rhubarb, strawberries, cinnamon stick, sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest; stir the mixture occasionally so not to burn.
- Cook until rhubarb is soft and mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes; cool completely& remove cinnamon stick.
- Cream Layer: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or alternatively with an electric hand mixer), whip cream until soft peaks start to form.
- Add icing sugar and increase speed to high; continue to whip cream into firm peaks.
- Fold crème fraiche and Grand Marnier into whipped cream.
- Assembly: Divide 1/3 of the cream layer equally into 6 parfait glasses; divide half the strawberry rhubarb compote equally on top of the layers of the cream layer.
- Divide another 1/3 of the cream on top of the layers of the strawberry rhubarb compote; divide remaining half of strawberry rhubarb compote equally on top of the layers of cream.
- Divide the remaining 1/3 the cream equally on top of the strawberry compote mixture.
- Garnish each parfait with a whole strawberry, sprig of lemon balm and cookie (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 22.8, Protein 1.6
RHUBARB PARFAIT
Steps:
- Prepare the rhubarb by putting it in a saucepan with the sugar and 1/4-cup/60 ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook until soft. If it seems too runny, simply leave on the heat, stirring, to let some of the liquid evaporate. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- Beat the egg white to stiff peaks with the pinch of salt. Heat the sugar with 3 tablespoons of water to thread stage. Cook's Note: Which is just before it starts to color.
- With the beaters going, pour the sugar-water mixture into the beaten egg whites and continue beating until the stiff meringue is cooled. Meanwhile, beat the cream to peaks with the vanilla extract. Fold the two mixtures together.
- Spoon the rhubarb in the bottoms of 4 coupes. Top with parfait. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM WITH FROZEN YOGURT PARFAIT AND HOMEMADE WALNUT BRITTLE
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the frozen yogurt: Strain the yogurt through a fine-meshed strainer for 2 hours. Put the strained yogurt, the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until the ingredients are incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the yogurt mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the homemade walnut brittle: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and grease it liberally with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F, about 6 minutes. Stir in the walnuts and cook until the mixture becomes golden-brown and reaches 300 degrees F, about 5 more minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in 1 stick butter, the vanilla extract, baking soda and salt¿the mixture will come to a vigorous bubble, then it will settle. Stir until the butter is fully melted and pour onto the silicone baking mat. Let the brittle cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break apart before serving.
- To assemble the parfaits: Add a large spoonful of jam to each parfait glass, then a scoop of Frozen Yogurt, and top with a few pieces of Homemade Walnut Brittle.
STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB PARFAITS
Categories Fruit Dessert Easter Low Fat Yogurt Low Sodium Strawberry Spring Chill Healthy Rhubarb Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine rhubarb, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Cook over medium heat until rhubarb is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add strawberries and cook 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
- Mix yogurt and vanilla extract in medium bowl. (Strawberry-rhubarb mixture and vanilla yogurt can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
- In each of 8 wineglasses or goblets, layer scant 1/4 cup yogurt mixture, 1/2 teaspoon golden brown sugar and 1/4 cup strawberry-rhubarb mixture. Repeat layering. (Parfaits can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CREAM
A friend gave me this recipe a long time ago. It's rich and creamy yet refreshing. I make this often in early summer when rhubarb is readily available. -Norma DesRoches, Warwick, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 2 tablespoons sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature., Place strawberries and remaining sugar in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Stir into rhubarb mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into 2 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with additional berries if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PARFAITS
Categories Blender Fruit Dessert Low Fat Kid-Friendly Low Cal Frozen Dessert Strawberry Spring Healthy Rhubarb Simmer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange rhubarb in 1 layer on a lightly oiled shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan and sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Roast in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until very tender. Cool in pan on a rack.
- Purée rhubarb in a blender, scraping down sides several times, until smooth and transfer to a bowl. Purée strawberries and corn syrup in blender. Force purée through a fine sieve into a bowl and discard seeds. Stir one third of rhubarb purée into strawberry purée.
- Stir together remaining rhubarb purée and ice cream and freeze until firm enough to scoop, 1 to 2 hours.
- Layer strawberry-rhubarb purée and ice-cream mixture in 8 (6-oz) stemmed glasses.
- Serve immediately.
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB FROZEN-YOGURT PARFAITS
Looking for a beautiful dessert? Then try these strawberry and rhubarb parfaits made using frozen yogurt.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat rhubarb and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Boil 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
- Stir in strawberries. Serve sauce warm or cold, layering frozen yogurt and sauce in parfait glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg
Tips:
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries and firm, tart rhubarb for the best flavor.
- If you don't have time to macerate the berries and rhubarb, you can simply mix them together and add them to the parfaits.
- For a creamier parfait, use whipped cream instead of Greek yogurt.
- If you're using a store-bought granola, choose one that is low in sugar and high in fiber.
- You can also add other toppings to your parfaits, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
Strawberry rhubarb parfaits are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give strawberry rhubarb parfaits a try!
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