A perfect dessert to ring in the arrival
of spring. Fresh berries layered with mascarpone cheese, cream
and chocolate is a treat that all will love.
Berry
Springtime Parfaits
- 1/2 cup quartered fresh
strawberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup raspberry or blackberry liqueur
1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese (plain or coffee flavor)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
20 NESTLÉ CRUNCH or Milk Chocolate NestEggs, unwrapped,
chopped *
6 wrapped NESTLÉ CRUNCH or Milk Chocolate NestEggs, for
garnish *
- Combine strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and liqueur in medium
bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Combine cheese, cream,
sugar and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl. Beat on high speed
until thick; fold in chopped Nestlé Nesteggs. Refrigerate
for 30 minutes.
- Layer 6 parfait glasses
with alternating berries and cream mixture, ending with cream
mixture. Top each parfait with 1 wrapped Nestlé Nestegg.
Makes 6 servings.
* NESTLÉ Nesteggs
are available March through mid-April. When not available substitute
with Nestle Chocolate Miniatures.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
