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Lemon Parfaits with Raspberries

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Whipped cream, fresh lemons and sweet raspberries add homemade flavor to purchased lemon curd.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 1/4 cups purchased lemon curd (from two 11 1/4-ounce jars)
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
3 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (from three 1/2-pint baskets)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using electric mixer, beat cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Mix lemon curd, lemon juice and peel in another large bowl to blend. Fold in whipped cream, then 2 1/2 cups raspberries.

    Step 2

    Divide lemon mixture among six 8- to 10-ounce wineglasses or dessert cups. Cover and chill until parfaits are cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle remaining 1 cup raspberries atop parfaits and serve immediately.

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