Strawberries & Cream Mini Parfaits

By srumbel

Macerated strawberries and a vanilla flavored whipped cream make up this light and tasty no bake dessert that is sure to please!
from tastesoflizzyt.com

Ingredients

• For the macerated strawberries
• 2 1/2 heaping cups of sliced strawberries
• 3-4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• For the vanilla whipped cream
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Sliced strawberries for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Macerate the strawberries:
To a medium bowl, add the strawberries and sugar. Mix until the mixture is mostly combined. Set aside, covered in room temperature for at least 45 minutes.
Make the vanilla whipped cream:
To a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (hand mixer works well too), over medium/high speed, whip the heavy cream until slightly thickened. *I like to whip it in several parts. When the heavy cream begins thicken slightly I add more heavy cream. This prevents you from over whipping. Increase the speed to high and whip until thickened and medium peaks form.
Turn off the mixer and add the confectioners’ sugar and the vanilla extract. Turn the mixer back to low speed and whip until the confectioners’ sugar is mostly combined. Increase the speed to high and whip until completely thickened and the mixture forms stiff peaks. Spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a large star or round tip and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To assemble:
Prepare six 5 ounce dessert glasses or bowls. To mini dessert bowls (or glasses) add a couple of spoonfuls of macerated strawberries. Pipe vanilla whipped cream on top, followed by more strawberries. Top with vanilla whipped cream. Garnish with a strawberry.
Makes six mini parfaits.