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Layered Berry Cream Flower Parfait

Spoon into layers of velvety vanilla cream, jewel-toned fresh berries, and buttery crumbles! This no-bake parfait comes together in 15 minutes and looks like edible art. Perfect make-ahead dessert for summer entertaining. Save for your next brunch! 🍓
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies crushed into coarse crumbs
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overwhip.
  2. Add mascarpone cheese to the whipped cream and gently fold together with a spatula until smooth and fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 5 minutes to release juices slightly.
  4. Crush the vanilla wafers in a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin until you have coarse crumbs with some larger pieces remaining for texture.
  5. To assemble, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of cream mixture into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar. Tap gently on the counter to settle.
  6. Add a layer of mixed berries, then sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Repeat layering process two more times, ending with a cream layer on top.
  7. Garnish each parfait with a few whole berries arranged to resemble flower petals and a small mint leaf in the center.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set slightly. Serve cold within 4 hours for best texture.