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    Home » All Desserts » Lemon-Raspberry Kiss Parfait

    Lemon-Raspberry Kiss Parfait

    Published: Feb 13, 2019 · Modified: Aug 24, 2021 by In Fine Taste · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Looking for something elegant? This is the perfect dessert! Make it for your valentine or for any special occasion. Lemon Raspberry Kiss Parfait is really just a combination of three easy parts. Layer them together and you've got dessert perfection!

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    What is a parfait?

    The word "parfait" means "perfect" in French. And that's just what this dessert is -- perfect! Traditionally in the U.S., a parfait is a dessert layered in a tall glass. The ingredients can vary -- graham cracker crumbs, mousses or puddings, ice cream, whipping cream, sauces, fruit-- you get the idea. Our no-bake layers of lemon mousse and raspberry sauce start out simple.

    Dessert blends flavors and textures

    Sweet, tart, smooth and creamy with a bit of delicate crunch-- this dish has it all! It's tasty, beautiful and easy to prepare. The lemon mousse is a soft blend of whipped cream and sweet-tart lemon curd. You can take a short cut and purchase lemon curd (available at most supermarkets in jars near the pie filling). Raspberry sauce in this recipe is fresh and flavorful, and the meringue kisses add an unexpected touch and make this dessert pop!

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    How to make meringue stars or kisses

    To make the meringue kisses, whip the egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer (unless you prefer a good arm work-out with a whisk) until soft peaks form. Then continue mixing. When the meringue is glossy and peaks hold their shape, stop and fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.

    Pipe little star swirls (about the size of a quarter) on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    You will bake these at 250 degrees for 30 minutes then let them sit in the oven (don't open the door) for 1-2 hours more to dry out (no labor needed).

    bowl of raspberry sauce

    How to make raspberry sauce

    A simple blend of raspberries, sugar and water create the raspberry sauce. Choose to keep the seeds or strain them out. I don't mind a few seeds, so I've chosen to keep them in. Everyone will know it's fresh and that there are real raspberries in the sauce!

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    Lemon Mousse

    Start with fresh whipping cream to make the lemon mousse. Just whip the cream, then chill it while making the lemon curd. 

    Lemon Curd

    Prepare the lemon curd in a mixing bowl set over a sauce pan of simmering water, or make it in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan.

    Cut butter into small chunks so it well melt faster into the lemon curd.

    Once the lemon curd has thickened, chill it. Then softly fold it into the cold whipped cream. Try to preserve as much air in the cream as possible to make a light, fluffy mousse.

    When finished, the Lemon Mousse will be a pale yellow. Chill it until you're ready to assemble.

    How to make a parfait

    To assemble the parfait, layer lemon mousse, then raspberry sauce in a parfait glass or tall glass with a short stem, and repeat. Carefully garnish with meringue "kisses" and raspberries.

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    Sugared raspberries

    If you'd like sugared raspberries, you can simply roll them in white sugar. They add a magical touch to this graceful dish.

    Enjoy!

    Dianna

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    Lemon-Raspberry Kiss Parfait

    Lemon mousse layered with raspberry sauce and topped with crisp meringue kisses and fresh raspberries.
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    Course: All Desserts
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Additional Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 2 hours
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 459kcal
    Author: Dianna--In Fine Taste

    Ingredients

    For Meringue Kisses

    • 3 eggs at room temperature
    • ½ cup sugar

    For Raspberry Sauce

    • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup water

    Whipped Cream

    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ cups lemon curd see recipe or purchased lemon curd

    For Lemon Curd

    • 1 egg
    • 3 egg yolks
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • Pinch of salt
    • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • zest of 3 lemons

    For Garnish

    • 1 cup fresh raspberries
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    Instructions

    For Meringue Kisses:

    • Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large room temperature mixing bowl, beat together egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer. Mix until sugar dissolves, then beat mixture with mixer on medium-high 3 to 5 minutes or until glossy, and stiff peaks form.
    • Transfer mixture to a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe small round "kisses" (swirls or stars) on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    • Bake 30 minutes. Turn off oven; let meringues sit in oven 1-2 hours to dry out. (Meringues can be made up to two days ahead and stored in an air-tight container. Don't refrigerate or freeze.)

    For Raspberry Sauce:

    • In a medium saucepan combine sugar and raspberries. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; reduce heat and simmer, about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened; let cool.
    • Press raspberry sauce through a strainer to remove seeds (optional). Chill, cover until ready to assemble (up to one week).

    For Lemon Mousse

    • In a large bowl beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in lemon curd (see recipe)

    For Lemon Curd

    • Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar for 2 minutes until the mixture is pale yellow. Whisk in cornstarch and salt, making sure there are no lumps. Whisk in lemon juice, water, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
    • In a mixing bowl set over pan of water (like a double boiler) OR heavy sauce pan, pour mixture in and place over medium heat. Whisk mixture continuously for 7 minutes, scraping down the sides every 30 seconds or so. The mixture should deepen in color and become very thick. Cut butter in small pieces and let it melt into mixture.
    • Remove from heat and whisk for 1 minute more. Pour in bowl; wrap in plastic wrap and chill in fridge for 1 hour.

    To Assemble

    • Layer lemon mousse and raspberry sauce in bowls or glasses; repeat layers. Garnish with meringue kisses and raspberries rolled in sugar. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 2 hours.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 52g
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