If you are looking for a fun dessert that is colorful and vibrant for Valentine’s Day check out these Homemade Strawberry Parfaits! Using some easy ingredients and a fresh homemade strawberry whipped cream these make a beautiful dessert for the kids but are also classy enough to share at your adult dinner party.
HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY PARFAITS
INGREDIENTS
- Store bought yellow cake mix, plus ingredients on the box
- Whipped Cream (see below)
- Fresh Strawberries
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the cake according to the box instructions and bake in a sheet pan (the cake will be thin). Let the cake cool completely.
To Make the Strawberry Syrup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS
In a small sauce pot over medium heat, combine the strawberry preserves and water. Bring to a low boil stirring frequently until the mixture is thinned out. Remove from the heat and let set while you prepare the whipped cream.
Homemade Strawberry Whipped Cream
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- Red food coloring
DIRECTIONS
While the cake cools, place a metal mixing bowl and your beaters in the freezer. Remove and add the sugar, strawberry extract, and cream to the bowl. Add a few drops of red food coloring to tint the cream pink. With your mixer on low, beat the cream until it thickens and you have stiff peaks.
TO ASSEMBLE
Use the top of your mason jar as a template, and cut the cake into round circles.
Add some of the whipped cream to the bottom of each dish. Layer a round piece of cake on top of the whipped cream, then spoon over some of the jam mixture. Add a second piece of cake. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Repeat with remaining dishes. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.
This layered treats is one that everyone in our house loves to make. You can include the kids in the layering process or do it yourself and add a few slivers of shaved chocolate on top to make these Homemade Strawberry Parfaits something everyone will be asking for time and again.
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