Gelatin Parfait Recipe
American · Dessert · 30 min total
A layered dessert featuring vibrant gelatin cubes, creamy custard, and whipped cream, perfect for a refreshing treat.
20
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
420
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin
- 1 (3 oz) package lime gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water, divided
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into an 8-inch square dish; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Dissolve lime gelatin in remaining 1 cup boiling water; stir in remaining 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into another 8-inch square dish; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whipped cream into the cooled custard.
- Cut gelatin into 1/2-inch cubes. In 4 parfait glasses, layer strawberry gelatin cubes, custard mixture, lime gelatin cubes, and remaining whipped cream. Repeat layers if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use any flavor combination of gelatin you prefer.
- Parfaits can be made a day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and whipped topping.
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