Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Strawberries

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Strawberries
45 min.
8
215kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of lemon with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate. Our Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Strawberries are not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. This vegetarian and gluten-free dessert is ideal for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that serves eight people, making it perfect for gatherings. Each parfait is layered with luscious lemon mousse and velvety white chocolate mousse, complemented by fresh, juicy strawberries. The combination of flavors and textures will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.

Not only is this dessert a visual masterpiece, but it also boasts a relatively low calorie count of 215 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The use of high-quality ingredients, such as premium white chocolate and fresh strawberries, elevates this dish to a gourmet level. Plus, you can prepare it a day in advance, making it a convenient option for busy hosts.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with these elegant parfaits that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 ounce chocolate white finely chopped (such as Lindt or Perugina)
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • pinch salt 
  • pounds strawberries hulled sliced
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, lemonpeel, and salt in medium metal bowl toblend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmeringwater.
  2. Whisk until mixture is very thick andthermometer inserted into center registers160°F to 170°F, about 6 minutes.
  3. Removebowl from over water. Cool lemon moussebase to room temperature.
  4. Combine 1/4 cup cream and whitechocolate in another medium metal bowl.Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmeringwater. Stir constantly until chocolate issoft and almost melted.
  5. Remove bowl fromover water and stir until white chocolate ismelted and smooth. Cool white chocolatemousse base to room temperature.
  6. Beat remaining 2 2/3 cups cream in largebowl until firm peaks form. Divide whippedcream between both mousse bases, foldingin 1 cup at a time (about 3 cups for each).
  7. Layer scant 1/4 cup lemon mousse ineach of 8 parfait glasses or wineglasses;top with 2 tablespoons strawberries.
  8. Layerscant 1/4 cup white chocolate mousse overstrawberries. Repeat layering 1 more time.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Coverwith plastic wrap and chill. Cover and chillremaining strawberries.
  9. Spoon strawberries over top of eachparfait, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein6.17%
Fat39.75%
Carbs54.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.51
Glycemic Load
16.43
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.153912979624%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.91mg
Petunidin
0.12mg
Delphinidin
0.35mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
28.18mg
Peonidin
0.06mg
Catechin
3.53mg
Epigallocatechin
0.88mg
Epicatechin
0.48mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
2.21mg
Naringenin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.57mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.32mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:214.59kcal
10.73%
Fat:9.9g
15.23%
Saturated Fat:5.16g
32.22%
Carbohydrates:30.31g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:27.86g
10.13%
Sugar:26.04g
28.93%
Cholesterol:125.76mg
41.92%
Sodium:24.59mg
1.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.46g
6.91%
Vitamin C:73.98mg
89.67%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.35%
Folate:47.07µg
11.77%
Selenium:7.28µg
10.4%
Fiber:2.44g
9.78%
Phosphorus:96.14mg
9.61%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.97%
Potassium:245.18mg
7.01%
Calcium:63.82mg
6.38%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.77%
Vitamin A:281.29IU
5.63%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.44%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.44%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.81%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.62%
Magnesium:18.35mg
4.59%
Iron:0.82mg
4.55%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.97%
Copper:0.08mg
3.76%
Vitamin K:3.94µg
3.75%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.49%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Source:Epicurious