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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Miscellaneous Desserts

    Berry Parfaits

    Published by Melissa on May 31, 2012 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 36 Comments

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    Fresh, juicy, sweet strawberries and blackberries layered with pound cake and whipped cream. A scrumptious, easy-to-put-together, perfect-for-summer dessert.

    Recently, Martha Stewart did a segment on The Today Show about keeping your freezer well stocked with staples to create easy desserts when guests stop by. It sounded like fabulous advice to me. I definitely don’t want to be caught short handed without dessert.

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    Of course when she mentioned keeping frozen pound cake around for just such an emergency, I paid particular attention. I’ve had a  love affair with frozen Sara Lee pound cake for years now.

    When Mother’s Day rolled around, I wanted something scrumptious, but also super easy to make when our kids stopped by.  These Berry Parfaits were a perfect choice. Serving them in pretty glasses makes them more fun to eat, and everyone made their own just the way they wanted it.

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    Berry Parfaits

    Prep Time40 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: Dessert, food, recipe
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
    • 1 cup blackberries
    • ¼ cup agave syrup can substitute ¼ - ½ cup sugar
    • 1 frozen pound cake thawed and cubed
    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoon sugar or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, gently mix strawberries and black berries with agave syrup and set aside at room temperature while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
    • After 30 minutes, combine the whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
    • Use wine or parfait glasses and layer the berries with the cream and the pound cake.

    More great berry desserts:

    Blackberry Cheesecake Pots, Barbara Bakes
    Red, White and Blue Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Barbara Bakes
    Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches with Blueberry Swirl, Vintage Mixer
    Blueberry Cobbler, Dragon’s Kitchen
    How to Store Fresh Strawberries, Judy’s Kitchen

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    1. carrian

      June 11, 2012 at 9:59 am

      Berry Parfaits are my favorite!!!!! Now I think I’ll do some this week. Must go buy berries pronto!!

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    2. Becki's Whole Life

      June 05, 2012 at 8:20 pm

      I think that is super advice and I agree about the Sara Lee pound cake. I like their cakes, too. I always have lots of frozen berries, too. This sounds yummy!

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    3. Jamie

      June 04, 2012 at 12:45 pm

      Berries are just showing up on my market and I am so in the mood! No freezer anything for me but I have been thinking of making a poundcake or genoise just for such a perfect summer dessert! Yours looks scrumptious!

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    4. Daniela

      June 04, 2012 at 5:52 am

      great idea with a very fine presentation, congratulations Barbara. Good week, Daniela.

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    5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      June 04, 2012 at 12:50 am

      Mum! I’m just like you 😀 How good is that Sara Lee pound cake? 😀 Xxx

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    6. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy

      June 03, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      wow what a gorgeous parfait!! i’d be proud to serve that at a dinner party — those colors are phenomenal! thanks for sharing! love your blog!

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    7. Sue

      June 03, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      Easy, delicious AND pretty…that’s my kind of dessert!

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    8. Kristina

      June 03, 2012 at 8:20 am

      O yum! Your parfaits are gorgeous! There’s no way a sarah lee pound cake would last long enough in my freezer to wait around for a special occasion… 🙂 I grew up eating that cake, its so good!

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    9. Ryan

      June 02, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      These parfaits are beautiful and look delicious! Such a great idea for a summery dessert. I also love the idea of keeping a frozen pound cake and other dessert items on hand for unexpected guests. I’ll have to pick one up!

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    10. Lisa

      June 01, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      What a beautiful parfait, Barb, and you’d never know it was so simple by looking at it. I’m excited because I have everything on hand to make it right now! BUT, will have to wait until tomorrow 🙂

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    11. Donna

      June 01, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      I love EASY for summer days!

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    12. Asmita

      June 01, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      looks fabulous. Would love to eat this.

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    13. Rocky Mountain Woman

      June 01, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      Awesome idea! I used to really pay attention to my pantry and freezer so I always had something to serve unexpected guests, but have gotten lazy lately.

      Time to fix that!

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    14. CJ at Food Stories

      June 01, 2012 at 10:23 am

      Great idea … don’t want to be caught dessert-less 🙂

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    15. Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama

      June 01, 2012 at 7:37 am

      Oh this looks super good! Great for those seasonal berries that will be ripe soon!

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    16. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

      June 01, 2012 at 7:29 am

      I’ve never made a pound cake and this looks like the perfect reason to make one! I haven’t had a parfait in ages. It looks nice and refreshing!

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