FOOD & DRINK
Berry Parfait ‘Parfait’ means ‘perfect’ in French and this recipe by Adele Trathan is quick and easy, as well as eye-catching and delicious
INGREDIENTS 250g (9oz) frozen raspberries or mixed berries, defrosted with the juice reserved 125g (4oz) mascarpone cheese 100ml (3fl oz) double cream 50g (1½oz) caster sugar 4 ready-made supermarket meringue nests 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
METHOD In a clean bowl add the cream, sugar, mascarpone and reserved berry juice. Beat to a smooth consistency.
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the meringues into bite size 2Crush pieces. In the bottom of a glass put a 3 spoonful of berries, then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle over some meringue pieces and then add more berries and ice cream. Top it off with a generous layer of the mascarpone cream. Add a sprig of mint to garnish if desired. Parfait!
SERVES
4
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