Description
A delightful and festive treat, these Creamy Christmas Trifle Parfait Shots are layered with fresh berries, mascarpone cream, and sponge cake or ladyfingers, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pound blueberries
- 1 pound raspberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sponge cake or ladyfingers, crumbled
- 1/4 cup peppermint candies, crushed (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- In small glasses or parfait cups, layer the crumbled sponge cake or ladyfingers at the bottom.
- Add a layer of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries) on top of the cake.
- Spoon a layer of the creamy mascarpone mixture over the berries.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top for a festive touch, if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the parfait shots before serving for the best texture.
- You can substitute other berries based on availability or preference.
- The peppermint candies can be omitted for a non-mint version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait shot
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg