Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits
45 min.
6
156kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits, a refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This vegetarian and gluten-free delight combines the bright, tangy flavor of fresh lemon juice with the invigorating essence of mint leaves, offering a splendid burst of freshness with every bite. The delicate layers of light, whipped cream complement the cool granité, creating a symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Perfect for warm weather gatherings or a sophisticated dinner party, these parfaits not only look stunning but are also incredibly simple to prepare. With just a little bit of time and attention, you can impress your guests with a beautiful, layered dessert that showcases the vibrant colors of fresh strawberries and mint. The combination of sweet and tart, along with the airy mint cream, makes for a delightful ending to any meal.

Imagine serving these enchanting parfaits in clear glasses, allowing the vibrant layers to shine through, topped with a picture-perfect garnish of strawberry slices and mint leaves. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a chilled dessert, our Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits are sure to become a favorite. Dive into this recipe to create a stunning dessert that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons mint leaves fresh finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 0.8 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • cups mint leaves plus 6 leaves fresh loosely packed for garnish
  • pint strawberries fresh hulled thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • hand mixer
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. Using fork, scrape granité to form crystals.
  5. 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.
  6. Garnish each with berry slice and mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein5.01%
Fat60.45%
Carbs34.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.35
Glycemic Load
3.89
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
9.6439129710197%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.32mg
Petunidin
0.09mg
Delphinidin
0.24mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
19.6mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.62mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
6.51mg
Hesperetin
6.06mg
Naringenin
0.63mg
Apigenin
0.88mg
Luteolin
2.06mg
Kaempferol
0.39mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.99mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.02kcal
7.8%
Fat:11.21g
17.25%
Saturated Fat:6.91g
43.17%
Carbohydrates:14.41g
4.8%
Net Carbohydrates:11.44g
4.16%
Sugar:8.49g
9.43%
Cholesterol:33.62mg
11.21%
Sodium:16.66mg
0.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.09g
4.18%
Vitamin C:63.52mg
76.99%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.98%
Vitamin A:1138.92IU
22.78%
Fiber:2.97g
11.88%
Folate:44.74µg
11.19%
Potassium:272.86mg
7.8%
Calcium:75.08mg
7.51%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.16%
Magnesium:27.66mg
6.91%
Iron:1.2mg
6.69%
Copper:0.11mg
5.38%
Phosphorus:50.48mg
5.05%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.12%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.65%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.14%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.03%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.69%
Vitamin K:2.69µg
2.56%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.55%
Selenium:1.26µg
1.79%
Source:Epicurious