Description
A delightful dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries (2 cups)
- Semi-sweet Chocolate (8 ounces)
- Heavy Cream (1½ cups + ½ cup for whipped topping)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Powdered Sugar (2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons for whipped cream)
- Graham Cracker Crumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate by chopping it into small pieces and placing it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare the strawberries by hulling and slicing them, reserving a handful for garnish.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until it thickens, then add powdered sugar and whip until soft peaks form.
- Combine the melted chocolate with a small amount of whipped cream, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Layer the parfait in serving glasses beginning with chocolate mousse, followed by strawberries and more mousse.
- Top each parfait with whipped cream, reserved strawberries, and graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
For varied flavors, consider adding crushed nuts or experimenting with different berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: dessert, parfait, chocolate mousse, strawberries, easy recipe