Strawberry Mousse Parfait

Light, luscious, and layered with love, these individual strawberry mousse parfaits are

what summer dreams are made of. A buttery graham cracker crust, creamy strawberry

mousse with a tangy twist, and soft whipped cream on top. Elegant enough for guests,

but easy enough for a Tuesday.

By: Elise Jesse

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 3 and 15 minutes with chill time

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

Mouse:

8-10 fresh strawberries plus 8 more for garnish

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract (1:1)

8 ounces cream cheese (1 package, room temperature)

3/4 cup Greek yogurt

3/4 cup powdered sugar

4 graham crackers

Whipped cream:

-1 cup heavy whipping cream

-1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract (1:1)

-3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions:

For the Mouse

1. Cut the tops off of 8-10 strawberries and add to a blender with vanilla bean paste or

extract.

2. Once the strawberries reach a pureed state, add cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and

powdered sugar, then blend into a smooth mixture.

Cup Assembly

1. Crush 3-4 graham crackers in a sandwich bag, adding 1-2 tablespoons into the

bottom of a glass jar (I used recycled Oui yogurt jars).

2. Slice 6 strawberries thinly. You’ll want to aim to get 4 thin slices for the outside of

each jar (1 strawberry per jar).

3. Arrange the slices around the jar before pouring the mouse mixture into each jar,

leaving a little bit of room at the top.

4. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, giving the

mixture time to settle.

Whipped cream:

1. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract, and 3-4

tablespoons of powdered sugar into a large bowl and whip with a whisk attachment

until stiff peaks form.

2. Place whipped cream into a piping bag and pipe over the top of the chilled Mouse

cups.

3. Garnish with graham cracker sprinkles and a sliced strawberry or mint leaf.