Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits
Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine 2 cups mint leaves, 1 1/4 cups water, and sugar in medium saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine 2 cups mint leaves, 1 1/4 cups water, and sugar in medium saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to very low; cook 5 minutes without simmering.
Pour through fine strainer into 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
Cool to room temperature; mix in lemon juice.
Cover and freeze until firm, stirring occasionally, at least 6 hours or overnight.
Using electric mixer, beat cream, sugar, and mint in medium bowl until peaks form. (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
Cover and chill.
Rewhisk to thicken before using.).
Using fork, scrape granité to form crystals.
Place 4 berry slices in each of 6 glasses.
Top with 1 generous tablespoon minted cream, then 4 berry slices.
Spoon 1/4 cup granité over.
Repeat layering with berry slices, minted cream, and granité.
Garnish each with berry slice and mint leaf.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.