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Layered Vanilla Berry Parfait Cups

Spoon through layers of vanilla cream, jammy berries, and buttery cookie crumbles! These no-bake parfait cups are ready in 15 minutes and look bakery-elegant. Make ahead for stress-free entertaining. Save for your next brunch! 🍓
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or mascarpone for tang
  • 3 cups mixed fresh berries sliced if large
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for macerating berries
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers crushed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the berries with granulated sugar and toss gently. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices and create a light syrup.
  2. While berries macerate, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Fold in the sour cream or mascarpone until smooth and combined.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the crushed cookies with melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and slightly clumpy.
  4. To assemble, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of cookie crumbs into the bottom of each clear cup or jar. Press down gently to create a base layer.
  5. Add a layer of vanilla cream (about 1/4 cup per cup), spreading it gently to the edges without disturbing the cookie layer below.
  6. Spoon a generous layer of macerated berries with some of their juices over the cream, then repeat the layering process one more time: cream, then berries.
  7. Top each parfait with a final sprinkle of cookie crumbs and a few whole berries. Garnish with a mint leaf if desired.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, or up to 8 hours. Serve chilled with long spoons.