Whipped Cream and Berry Compote Parfaits
Cold whipped cream alternates with cooked berry compote and crunchy granola in clear glasses.
Cold whipped cream alternates with cooked berry compote and crunchy granola in clear glasses. The berries must cool before layering or they will melt the cream. Use a moderate amount of sugar in both components, and add granola near serving time for a distinct crunch. The source calls this a Ukrainian parfait, but the method is a straightforward layered cream dessert. Simmer berries, berry sugar and lemon juice 8 to 10 minutes until lightly thickened; cool completely. Beat cold cream with cream sugar and vanilla until soft to medium peaks. Combine granola and walnuts in a bowl. Spoon cream, cold berry compote and crunch into six glasses, repeating layers. Refrigerate 1 hour and garnish with mint, adding final granola just before serving.
Recipe card
Whipped Cream and Berry Compote Parfaits
Equipment: Mixing bowls, scale and appropriate baking pan
Ingredients
Instructions
Compote
Simmer berries, berry sugar and lemon juice 8 to 10 minutes until lightly thickened; cool completely.
Whip
Beat cold cream with cream sugar and vanilla until soft to medium peaks.
Crunch
Combine granola and walnuts in a bowl.
Layer
Spoon cream, cold berry compote and crunch into six glasses, repeating layers.
Chill
Refrigerate 1 hour and garnish with mint, adding final granola just before serving.
How to tell when it is ready
Refrigerate 1 hour and garnish with mint, adding final granola just before serving.
Tips
- Simmer berries, berry sugar and lemon juice 8 to 10 minutes until lightly thickened.
- Beat cold cream with cream sugar and vanilla until soft to medium peaks.
- Combine granola and walnuts in a bowl.
- Spoon cream, cold berry compote and crunch into six glasses, repeating layers.
Troubleshooting
- If cream slackens, chill and beat briefly again.
- If compote runs, simmer longer and cool completely.
Substitutions
- Use a similarly cold high-fat whipping cream.
- Use another toasted cereal crunch instead of granola.
Variations
- Use strawberries instead of mixed berries.
- Omit nuts and add more granola.
Serving suggestions
- Serve in clear glasses.
- Top with fresh mint.
- Offer extra berries.
- Scatter granola at the table.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Refrigerate covered up to 1 day; store granola separately.
Storage
Refrigerate covered up to 1 day; store granola separately.
Food safety
Keep whipped cream cold and do not layer with warm fruit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know whipped cream and berry compote parfaits is ready?
Refrigerate 1 hour and garnish with mint, adding final granola just before serving.
How should I store whipped cream and berry compote parfaits?
Refrigerate covered up to 1 day; store granola separately.
Serve in clear glasses. Refrigerate covered up to 1 day; store granola separately.
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