Name: Lemon-Raspberry Kiss Parfait
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs (at room temperature); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/2 cups lemon curd (see recipe or purchased lemon curd); 1 egg; 3 egg yolks; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons butter (melted); zest of 3 lemons; 1 cup fresh raspberries

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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!

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).

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!

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.

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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originally published February 13, 2019