Maple Blueberry Parfait

Health score
6%
Maple Blueberry Parfait
20 min.
6
410kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat with this Maple Blueberry Parfait, a dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh blueberries and the richness of maple syrup for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for a quick yet luxurious dessert, this recipe is sure to impress with its balance of creamy whipped cream, tart blueberries, and the crunch of ginger cookies.

The beauty of this parfait lies in its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, it transforms into an elegant, layered dessert that’s both visually stunning and delicious. The warm, syrupy blueberry mixture paired with the smooth whipped cream offers a perfect contrast of textures, while the crumbled ginger cookies provide a delightful crunch that ties everything together. This dessert is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a treat for the eyes, making it ideal for any occasion from casual get-togethers to special celebrations.

What’s even better is how easy it is to make! In just 20 minutes, you can create a dessert that looks and tastes like it’s straight out of a fancy restaurant. Whether you’re treating yourself or hosting friends and family, this Maple Blueberry Parfait is a refreshing and satisfying dessert that will have everyone coming back for more. Ready to whip up this tasty treat?

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces blueberries divided
  • ounces gingersnaps crumbled thin
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.8 cup maple syrup pure divided (preferably Grade B)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Cook 2 1/4 cups (3/4 pound) blueberries with 1/2 cup maple syrup in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blueberries have burst, 3 to 8 minutes. Cool in an ice bath, stirring occasionally.
  2. While blueberry mixture cools, beat cream with remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup in a bowl using an electric mixer until it just holds stiff peaks.
  3. Stir lemon juice and remaining 1 1/4 cups blueberries into cooled blueberry-maple mixture.
  4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons blueberry mixture into each of 6 glasses and top with half of crumbled cookies and half of whipped cream. Repeat layering of remaining blueberry mixture, crumbled cookies, and whipped cream.
  5. Serve parfaits immediately.
  6. Blueberry-maple mixture, without lemon juice, can be cooked 3 days ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature, then add lemon juice and blueberries before assembling parfaits.

Nutrition Facts

Calories410kcal
Protein3.19%
Fat37.28%
Carbs59.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.75
Glycemic Load
14.02
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.04304352014%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.2mg
Petunidin
26.82mg
Delphinidin
30.13mg
Malvidin
57.48mg
Peonidin
17.26mg
Catechin
4.5mg
Epigallocatechin
0.56mg
Epicatechin
0.53mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
1.41mg
Myricetin
1.11mg
Quercetin
6.53mg
Gallocatechin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:410.14kcal
20.51%
Fat:17.38g
26.74%
Saturated Fat:9.84g
61.51%
Carbohydrates:62.44g
20.81%
Net Carbohydrates:59.77g
21.73%
Sugar:39.41g
43.79%
Cholesterol:44.82mg
14.94%
Sodium:172.53mg
7.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.35g
6.69%
Manganese:1.65mg
82.64%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.4%
Vitamin K:18.39µg
17.52%
Vitamin A:629.64IU
12.59%
Iron:2.14mg
11.87%
Vitamin C:8.81mg
10.68%
Fiber:2.67g
10.67%
Calcium:97.03mg
9.7%
Potassium:292.68mg
8.36%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.19%
Folate:31.52µg
7.88%
Magnesium:30.27mg
7.57%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.51%
Copper:0.14mg
6.97%
Vitamin B3:1.33mg
6.66%
Phosphorus:56.81mg
5.68%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.31%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.23%
Selenium:2.72µg
3.89%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.15%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious