Mini Raspberry Mousse Parfaits Recipe Recipe 45

MINI RASPBERRY MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Press raspberries through a strainer and discard seeds and pulp. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in raspberry juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate until chilled., Divide raspberry mixture in half. Stir orange juice into one portion; set aside. Place remaining mixture in a small bowl; fold in whipped topping., Divide angel food cake among four small cocktail glasses or dessert dishes. Layer each with a scant tablespoon of reserved raspberry-orange mixture and 1/3 cup creamy mixture. Refrigerate until serving.

RASPBERRY RHUBARB MOUSSE PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. In a blender, puree 4 cups of the raspberries with 1/2 cup of the sugar. Strain the puree into a bowl through a fine sieve.
• Heat the gelatin in a microwave for 10 seconds or so on low power. Whisk the gelatin into the raspberry puree.
• In a large bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 of cup sugar until warm to the touch. Remove the bowl from the heat, and using an electric mixer, beat the whites at medium-high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold the egg whites into the raspberry puree.
• Beat the cream until firm. Fold whipped cream into the raspberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Stir together rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan and let sit until rhubarb releases some of its liquid, about 10 minutes.
• Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has softened but some whole pieces remain, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir grated ginger into rhubarb mixture. Allow to cool completely.
• Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has softened but some whole pieces remain, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger and allow to cool completely.
• To assemble, divide one half of raspberry mousse evenly among clear glasses or bowls. Top with rhubarb compote and finish with remaining raspberry mousse. Garnish each with a few fresh raspberries.

MINI RASPBERRY MOUSSE PARFAITS RECIPE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Directions Press raspberries through a strainer and discard seeds and pulp. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in raspberry juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate until chilled. Divide raspberry mixture in half. Stir orange juice into one portion; set aside. Place remaining mixture in a small bowl; fold in whipped topping. Divide angel food cake among four small cocktail glasses or dessert dishes. Layer each with a scant tablespoon of reserved raspberry-orange mixture and 1/3 cup creamy mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 servings. Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait equals 143 calories, 4 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 4 points

MINI STRAWBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Crust:.
• In a large bowl combine all 3 ingredients and mix until the dough comes together when pinched between fingers.
• Filling:.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine chopped strawberries and 1 Tbsp sugar. Mix well until coated. Set aside.
• Combine cream cheese, ½ cup sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until your mixture is light and creamy. Fold in whipped topping.
• Add 2 Tbsp graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each cup.
• Press down on mixture with your fingers to create a crust.
• Add the cream cheese filling, dividing evenly between the 16 servings (reserve a little to dollop on top of each cup if desired).
• Spoon strawberries over each serving, dividing evenly.
• Top with additional whipped topping.