Maple Blueberry Parfait

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

Suggestions

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this easy-to-make Maple Blueberry Parfait! This delectable dessert, perfect for any occasion, boasts a rich combination of sweet maple syrup, juicy blueberries, and zesty ginger cookies. In just 20 minutes, you can create a stunning presentation that serves six, ensuring each person enjoys a scrumptious 410-calorie treat.

Begin by cooking a portion of the blueberries with maple syrup until they burst, creating a deliciously sweet and fruity base. As this mixture cools, whip heavy cream with the remaining maple syrup to achieve a velvety texture. The addition of fresh lemon juice enhances the blueberry's natural tanginess, while the remaining blueberries add color and bursts of flavor to each layer.

Layer the blueberry mixture, crumbled ginger cookies, and whipped cream in glasses for a visually appealing and irresistibly tasty dessert. The best part? You can prepare the blueberry-maple mixture ahead of time and assemble the parfaits just before serving, making this recipe a crowd-pleaser that's also a time-saver.

Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply craving a delightful dessert, the Maple Blueberry Parfait is sure to impress. With its harmonious blend of flavors and effortless presentation, this parfait is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to elevate their dessert game.

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