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Berry Parfait & Lemon Chantilly Cream

  • Active Time: ~20 minutes
    (This includes prepping the berries, whipping the cream, and assembling the parfaits.)
  • Total Time: ~30 minutes
    (Includes optional chilling time for the cream and letting the berries macerate.)

Bursting with fresh flavor, this berry parfait features layers of juicy strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries, paired with a zesty lemon Chantilly cream and a delicate almond cookie or crumble. It’s the perfect dessert for spring and summer gatherings—simple to make, beautiful to serve, with an unforgettable taste.

 

 

Serves 4 to 6

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Ingredients

For the Berries:

  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

For the Lemon Chantilly Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Almond Cookie Topping:

  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ tsp almond extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Berries:

  • In a bowl, gently toss the strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries with sugar and lemon zest.
  • Let sit for 10–15 minutes to macerate and release juices.

2. Make the Lemon Chantilly Cream:

  • In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to use.

3. Bake the Almond Cookie Crumble:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add almond extract and mix lightly.
  • Spread on a BONMAT atop the Perforated baking Sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.

Make the Almond Cookies Recipe here:

4. Assemble the Parfaits:

  • In glasses or jars, layer:
    1. A spoonful of berries
    2. A dollop of lemon chantilly cream
    3. A sprinkle of almond cookie crumble or an almond cookie. Recipe here:
  • Repeat layers and finish with a generous topping of Chantilly cream and cookie crumble or cookie.

5. Garnish (Optional):

  • Add an edible flower or sprinkle lavender atop the parfait.
  • A Mint leaf or a thin lemon slice on top for a fresh finish.
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