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Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits

Dive into delicious Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits, featuring layers of creamy chocolate mousse, fresh strawberries, and luscious whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the parfaits
  • 1 cup heavy cream For whipping
  • 1 cup chocolate mousse Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced Use ripe and sweet strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar For sweetening the whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavoring the whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. In serving glasses, layer chocolate mousse, followed by a layer of whipped cream, and then a layer of sliced strawberries.
  3. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.
  4. Top with additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

These parfaits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Consider storing mousse and whipped cream layered separately to maintain the crunch of the strawberries.