Lemon & White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Strawberries

By Chez_Alexander

These tart and creamy parfaits have a luxurious texture. You'll need an instant-read or candy thermometer.

Ingredients

• 5 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 2/3 cups cream
• 1 (3.5-ounce) bar high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and sliced

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt in a medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until mixture is very thick and thermometer inserted into center registered 160°F to 170°F, about 6 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Cool lemon mousse base to room temperature.

Combine 1/4 cup cream and white chocolate in another medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir constantly until chocolate is almost melted. Remove bowl from over water and stir until white chocolate is melted and smooth. Cool white chocolate mousse base to room temperature.

Beat remaining 2 2/3 cups cream in large bowl until firm peaks form. Divide whipped cream between both mousse bases, folding in 1 cup at a time (about 3 cups for each).

Layer scant 1/4 cup lemon mousse in each of 8 parfait glasses or wine glasses; top with 2 tablespoons strawberries. Layer scant 1/4 cup white chocolate mousse over strawberries. Repeat layering 1 more time.

Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Cover and chill remaining strawberries. To serve, spoon strawberries over top of each parfait, if desired, and serve.

Makes 8 servings. Each serving = 13 Weight Watchers points.