This Healthy Strawberry Parfaits recipe is so easy to make and it tastes so good! It’s a great way to showcase my favorite summer fruit – the humble strawberry. Strawberries mean summer to me. I absolutely love the burst of freshness and color they bring to smoothies, fruit salads and desserts! I was very happy to learn that they are packed full of nutrients too.
To make this recipe, you simply prepare a strawberry puree and mix together soft cheeses like ricotta and cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla and water. I then assemble the dessert in simple glasses, layering up the fruity and creamy mixtures until I have a striped red and white delight!
To make Healthy Strawberry Parfaits, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Healthy Strawberry Parfaits?
Place the 1 cup strawberries and sugar in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth puree. Set to one side.
Place the ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and water in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
Divide the cookie crumbs equally between 4 simple glasses.
Layer the different mixtures into the glasses. Start by spooning in 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree, then add ¼ cup of sliced strawberries, followed by 3 tablespoons of the creamy ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers until you have used everything. Try to ensure you top each parfait with a drizzle of the remaining strawberry puree.
Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Serve the parfaits topped with whipped topping and a sprinkle of almonds.
Healthy Strawberry Parfaits are the perfect summer dessert! Smooth, creamy and so delicious. Try them out soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts!
Yummy-yummy!
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