This recipe for heart-shaped strawberry parfaits, from chef John Baricelli, makes a delicious Valentine's Day dessert. Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice pound cake crosswise into four 1/4-inch-thick slices, reserving any remaining pound cake for another use. Insert a 3-inch heart-shaped mold into each slice and remove any of the cake that remains around the outer edge of the cutter. Transfer cutters, with cake in the bottom to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; set aside.
- Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, yolk, 3 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set bowl over, but not touching, simmering water and whisk until egg mixture reaches 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer bowl to an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and whisk until mixture is thickened and forms ribbons.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 pints strawberries, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until finely chopped; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into yolk mixture, along with 1/4 of the strawberry mixture, until well combined. Top the cake-filled molds with the yolk mixture, smoothing out the top so that it is even with the molds. Transfer to a freezer and freeze overnight. Refrigerate remaining strawberry mixture overnight.
- Remove parfaits from freezer. Push strawberry parfaits from molds to remove, using a hot towel, if necessary. Let parfaits stand for 20 minutes.
- Cover the bottom of each of four dessert plates with remaining strawberry mixture; top with parfait. Dust with confectioners' sugar and fan strawberry slices on top of parfaits; serve immediately.
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Qaresih Wambuga
[email protected]These parfaits are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, but they're not too heavy.
Monjourl
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these parfaits. The strawberries, yogurt, and granola are a perfect match.
Razgul Channa
[email protected]These parfaits are a work of art! They're almost too pretty to eat.
Dedzaba K David
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These parfaits are now my go-to dessert.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
[email protected]These parfaits are the perfect way to start my day. They're healthy and delicious!
cheema mustafa
[email protected]I love that these parfaits are so easy to make. I can have them ready in just a few minutes.
Jamal Jan
[email protected]These parfaits are delicious! The yogurt is creamy and the strawberries are sweet and juicy.
Niwamanya Josh
[email protected]These parfaits are so cute and festive! I love the heart-shaped strawberries.
Mulungi Shadrach
[email protected]I've made these parfaits several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.
Jack Attack
[email protected]These parfaits are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use any kind of fruit you like.
Ismel Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved these parfaits! The yogurt and granola balanced out the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly.
Abubaker Khan (Pathan)
[email protected]I made these parfaits for my kids' school Valentine's Day party. They were a big success! The kids loved the heart-shaped strawberries and the creamy yogurt.
Alilaiya Rashid
[email protected]These parfaits were a hit at my Valentine's Day party! They were so easy to make and looked so festive. Everyone loved them.