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Lemon Blueberry Parfait

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Layer:

  • ¾ Cup of Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons of Melted Butter

Blueberry Compote Layer:

  • 2 Cups of Fresh or Blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons of Water
  • 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar (Depending on the sweetness of the berries)
  • Lemon Filling:
  • 1/2 Cup of Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup of My Easy Peasy Lemon Curd Recipe Below

Lemon Curd:

  • 90 grams of Sugar
  • 100 ml Lemon Juice 2-3 Lemons
  • 85 grams of Unsalted Butter 6 Tablespoons
  • 6 Large Egg Yolks
  • Makes approximately 1 1/3 cups.

Instructions
 

Graham Cracker Layer:

  • In a small bowl combine all ingredients and set aside.

Blueberry Compote:

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan.  Bring to a boil and immediately lower the heat so the mixture is gently simmering.  Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries are soft and the sauce thickens.  About 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely before using.  You can also store in the fridge until ready to use, about 2 days.
  • Lemon Filling:
  • 1/2 Cup of Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup of My Easy Peasy Lemon Curd (Recipe Below)
  • (Recipe makes a bit more than nedded)
  • Whip the cream and sugar to stiff peaks.  Mix 1/3 of the whipped cream into the lemon curd to lighten it up.  Add the remaining whipped cream and gently fold into the lemon curd.
  • To Assemble:
  • 6 – 4 ounce glasses
  • Place the curd mixture into a pastry bag or a Ziploc bag.
  • Place 1 Tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of each glass.
  • Cut the tip of the bag containing the curd and pipe some on top of the crumbs.
  • Top with some blueberry compote.
  • Repeat.
  • Lemon Curd Recipe”:
  • 90 grams of Sugar
  • 100 ml Lemon Juice (2-3 Lemons)
  • 85 grams of Unsalted Butter
  • 6 Large Egg Yolks
  • Double Boiler Method:
  • Place a medium heat proof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
  • Add the sugar, butter and lemon juice and heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  • In another bowl gently whisk the egg yolks.
  • Gradually whisk the warmed sugar/lemon juice mixture into the egg yolks and return the mixture to the first bowl.
  • Place the bowl over the simmering water and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Strain through a mesh strainer into a bowl.  Press plastic wrap on the surface of the curd and refrigerate until ready to use. Or freeze for longer storage.
  • Stove Top Method:
  • Place the sugar, butter and lemon juice in a small saucepan and heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  • In another bowl gently whisk the egg yolks.
  • Gradually whisk the warmed sugar/lemon juice mixture into the egg yolks and return to the saucepan.
  • Place the pan over low heat and stir with a rubber spatula until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan.
  • Strain through a mesh strainer into a bowl.  Press plastic wrap on the surface of the curd and refrigerate until ready to use. Or freeze for longer storage.
  • Makes approximately 1 1/3 cups.