Delicious Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits
Indulge your sweet tooth with these luxurious Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits, a show-stopping no-bake dessert that's as easy as it is impressive. Each parfait layers velvety chocolate mousse, tangy homemade raspberry sauce, and crunchy crumbled chocolate cookies, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Finished with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, plump raspberries, and optional chocolate shavings, these parfaits are perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to an elegant dessert. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chilling time), this recipe combines the richness of dark chocolate with the bright, fruity tang of raspberries for a truly memorable treat. Ideal for dinner parties, romantic evenings, or when you're craving a decadent yet easy-to-make dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate chips
- 480 ml heavy whipping cream
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams fresh raspberries
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 100 grams chocolate cookies (crumbled)
- 50 grams additional fresh raspberries
- 30 grams chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Let the melted chocolate slightly cool.
2. In a large bowl, whip 360 ml of heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside 120 ml of the whipped cream for topping.
3. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the remaining whipped cream until fully combined, creating a chocolate mousse. Do not overmix to retain a light texture.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down into a sauce (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let the raspberry sauce cool completely.
5. In serving glasses or small jars, start assembling the parfaits. Begin with a layer of crumbled chocolate cookies at the bottom of each glass.
6. Add a layer of chocolate mousse on top of the cookie crumbles, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon.
7. Spoon a layer of raspberry sauce over the chocolate mousse, ensuring each layer is distinct.
8. Repeat the layers once or twice more until the glasses are nearly full, ending with a dollop of the reserved whipped cream on top.
9. Garnish each parfait with fresh raspberries and optionally sprinkle chocolate shavings or curls on top for added elegance.
10. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.6 g | 328% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.3 g | 726% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 506 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.4 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1878 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
