Author Notes
This Berry Parfait is somewhere between a parfait and a cheesecake. But either way is a quick and easy dessert with not much fuss.
I love the play of the sweet preserved berries with the more tart fresh berries. It makes the dessert not overly sweet. Texture is always important in a dessert like this otherwise it is just a mush. The preserved berries are chewy, the fresh strawberry slices add a crispiness and a beautiful red colour, while the cookie crumble with the nuts add that much needed crunch. —heinstirred
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Ingredients
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400 grams
fresh strawberries
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2 tablespoons
Berry Compote (fruit and syrup)
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2 tablespoons
Berry (syrup only)
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250 grams
cream cheese
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Berry Compote for garnish
Directions
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Hull and wash the strawberries and divide in half.
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Mash the one half of strawberries and slice the other half and mix both halves together.
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Soften the cream cheese with the back of a fork and add the cream. Using an electric beater beat the mixture until smooth.
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Fold in the 2 tablespoons compote and 2 tablespoons syrup.
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Place the cookies in a food processor and blitz until fine with a few chunks visible. (Or place in a sandwich bag and bash with a rolling pin)
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Top with half of the cream filling
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Top with the strawberries
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Top each parfait with a teaspoon of compote and serve
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