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A glass of fresh strawberry parfait dessert.

Strawberry Parfaits

A quick and easy treat. Made with just berries, gelatin, and cream, they make a wonderfully light summer snack.
Prep Time:3 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Chilling Time:20 minutes
Total Time:28 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 3 ounces strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup whipped cream and some for topping
  • ¾ cup ice cubes

Instructions

  • Prepare the gelatin. Pour boiling water into the bowl with the gelatin powder, mix well until dissolved.
  • Prepare 2-4 glasses and put strawberry slices in each glass. Add cold water and ice cubes to the gelatin mix, stir until ice cubes melt.
  • Fill ¾ of each glass with gelatin mix. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Add whipped cream to the remaining mix, stir until combined.
  • Divide the mixture among glasses, refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve topped with whipped cream.

Notes

  • These look pretty if you tilt the glasses at an angle while the gelatin mixture sets. It’s easiest to do this using a muffin or cupcake pan for balance.
  • Discard any less-than-perfect strawberries and take your time slicing them evenly.
  • If you want to make a batch of these, use transparent 5-ounce plastic cups unless you have a whole set of matching dessert glasses. They’re the perfect size for a small dessert or an after-school snack. You can also make a bunch of them for a party if you’re using plastic cups.
  • Don’t add the whipped cream on top until serving for the prettiest result.
  • Top each one with a fresh strawberry or strawberry half before serving if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg