Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate cake and light, airy strawberry mousse in elegant parfaits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake, cut into cubes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp LorAnn Oils Strawberry Emulsion (optional)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Mousse: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the freeze-dried strawberries and LorAnn Oils Strawberry Emulsion (if using) gently.
- Prepare the Strawberry Compote: Combine fresh strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Prepare the Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip fresh strawberries in the melted chocolate, then place on parchment paper to set.
- Assemble the Parfaits: Layer chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of serving glasses. Add a layer of strawberry mousse on top. Spoon some strawberry compote over the mousse. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a mousse layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chocolate-covered strawberries for a beautiful finish. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Consider using sugar substitutes for a diabetic-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg