Tempting Strawberry Parfait With A Key Lime Twist Recipes

KEY LIME STRAWBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• In 1-quart stainless steel or nonstick saucepan (do not use aluminum because the filling mixture will discolor), stir together soymilk, 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch, Key lime juice and lime peel with wire whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Cover surface of pudding mixture with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix crumb mixture; set aside.
• Gently fold 2 cups whipped topping into pudding mixture. Spoon 1/4 cup pudding mixture into each of 6 small parfait glasses or dessert bowls. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon crumb mixture. Arrange 2 tablespoons strawberries over crumb mixture. Repeat layers. Top each with dollop of additional whipped topping. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over a low heat until sugar has completely dissolved.
• Bring to a boil, then boil rapidly for 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks in a bowl with a hand-held electric mixer for 3 minutes or until pale and mousse-like.
• Slowly add boiling syrup to yolks, whisking constantly, and continue to whisk for 5 minutes or until mixture is very thick and about 3 times its original volume.
• Crush strawberries with a fork to a coarse puree in a bowl.
• Slit open vanilla pods and scrape seeds into another bowl.
• Add cream and whisk until it forms soft peaks, then gently fold into egg mixture, followed by crushed strawberries.
• Divide mixture between 8 x ¾-cup (185ml) glass serving dishes or ramekins, cover well with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours.
• To serve, remove parfaits from freezer and leave to soften slightly at room temperature.
• Pile a few strawberries on top and serve.

STRAWBERRY PARFAIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Combine tofu, soy cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in blender or food processor, and purée until smooth. Spoon into large serving bowl, and stir in fresh and dried strawberries.
• Spread walnuts in small baking dish or pie pan, and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring twice, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle parfait with walnuts, and serve.