Tempting Strawberry Parfait With A Key Lime Twist Food

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.

TROPICAL LIME PARFAITS

Steps:

• For the crumb: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, coconut chips and lime zest in a bowl. Mix to combine.
• For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, coconut extract and lime zest and juice in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
• Begin by layering 1/4 cup of the crumb in the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses. Top each with 1/3 cup of the filling. Repeat the layers once more, then garnish with extra toasted coconut and lime zest.

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.

GINGERBREAD PARFAIT

Steps:

• Measure butter, treacle and the spices into a saucepan. Bring to boil and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Whip egg yolks lightly in a bowl. Add the hot treacle and spice mixture, whisking constantly. Keep whisking until the mixture is fluffy and has cooled down.
• Whip heavy cream until stiff peak form. Add cognac and the treacle mixture, mix well.
• Rinse a freezer-proof mould with cold water, pour the parfait mixture into the mould and put in the freezer for 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, wash and slice kumquats.
• Dip the mould briefly into hot water to release the parfait. Invert on a serving dish. Decorate with kumquat slices.

KEY LIME PARFAITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Mix in sugar and stir until bubbling, about 1 minute. Mix in crumbs; stir until color deepens, about 3 minutes. Turn out onto plate and cool.
• Stir condensed milk, lime juice and lime peel in large bowl to blend (mixture will thicken). Using electric mixer, beat cream in medium bowl until firm peaks form; fold into lime mixture.
• Place 1/4 cup lime mousse in each of six 8- to 10-ounce wine goblets. Top each with 1 tablespoon crumb mixture, then 1/4 cup mousse. Top parfaits with remaining crumb mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

STRAWBERRY-LIME QUINOA PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in lime zest; refrigerate 30 minutes., Layer 1/3 cup yogurt, 1/3 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup quinoa mixture and 1 tablespoon coconut into four parfait glasses. Repeat layers.

TEMPTING STRAWBERRY PARFAIT WITH A KEY LIME TWIST

Steps:

• Strawberry layer - Heat the orange juice with strawberries on medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are soft. Taste the.
• Strawberry-Orange mixture when chilled, depending on the ripeness of the fruit you may need to increase the sweetness to taste with honey or confectioners sugar.
• Mash with potato masher or for a smooth puree blend in a food processor. Allow to cool.
• Cream layer - Combine thawed Cool Whip, ricotta, brandy, lime and honey.
• Cracker layer - Crush the graham crackers coarsely and mix with pecans.
• Parfait - Layer the mixture into a wine glass. Start with the strawberry layer then next sprinkle the graham cracker layer on top.
• Pour the cream layer on top. Repeat with graham crackers, strawberry and top with the cream.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Garnish with a pecan, strawberry or orange slice.