Strawberry lemon parfait is the perfect spring and summer treat – quick and easy to make, so refreshing, and no baking required! Great way to take advantage of strawberry season.
This recipe was born out of necessity. I was experimenting with tiramisu (coming to the blog soon!) and had lots of ladyfingers left. We can’t just keep dunking them in hot chocolate and eating them (I mean, we can but we shouldn’t!).
So I repurposed them into these charming little strawberry lemon parfait that are incredibly easy to do, slightly boozy (hey, it’s me!) and so delicious. It’s spring and summer in a glass (or a mason jar if you’re so inclined!).
Watch the video!
I made a video of how to do it too. Just click on it below and you’ll see how extremely easy it is (and fun!).
Experiment with other berries
Not into strawberries? Experiment with your favourite berries! Even mix them up. I’m sure your parfait will taste delightful.
Lemon curd whipped cream
I won’t lie though, my favourite thing about these little guys is the lemon curd whipped cream (hey, it’s me!).
I used the last of my homemade lemon curd, made a fresh batch of homemade whipped cream, put them together and it’s almost like ice cream! (In fact, that’s a great idea for ice cream…coming to the blog soon lol!)
Of course, you can use your favourite ready-made lemon curd and whipped cream brands and make the recipe that much easier.
You can make your strawberry lemon parfait kid-friendly
You can also certainly omit the orange liqueur in this recipe. Here’s a great article I found on alcohol substitutions.
Now it’s just a matter of putting it together! And it’s so much fun. You can get your kids to help and you guys can make an afternoon of it. Or you can do a parfait bar and have your guests assemble their own.
However way your strawberry lemon parfait come together, they will be delicious.
Strawberry Lemon Parfait (with video)
Ingredients
- 12 pieces ladyfinger cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (see my notes on the post about how to make a no alcohol version)
- 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (you may need more, depending on how sweet or tart your strawberries are)
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to medium peaks
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine crushed ladyfinger cookies, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon orange liqueur. Stir until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup lemon curd into 1 cup heavy cream that have been whipped to medium peak. Beat with a whisk by hand or using a handheld electric mixer until stiff. Set aside.
- To assemble your parfait, start with a layer of your ladyfinger mixture, then strawberries then whipped cream. Continue until your glass (or container of choice) is full. Serve immediately.
Happy parfait-ing!
Did you make strawberry lemon parfait? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Here are other berry recipes for you:
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- Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Frosting
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- Fresh Blueberry Ricotta Bars
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- Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
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- Greek Yogurt Popsicles
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Heather says
mm, this sounds like a really tasty version of berries and cream! the lemon curd makes it sound even better and more decadent (:
Jolina says
Thanks Heather! The lemon curd cream is my favourite part of this actually 🙂 Hope you get to make it while strawberries are in season!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Delicious! Thanks for the detailed instructions, very helpful! 🙂
Kim Lee says
Great video! Great recipe!
Nicole Hood says
What a pretty recipe! Parfaits are the perfect easy dessert!
Crysta says
Yumm! I can’t wait to try this! I love all of the flavors.
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
It looks delicious and so easy to make that it would make a good dessert for unexpected guests.
Erica Schwarz says
I really love this recipe! Very creative to use the lady fingers and especially the orange liqueur.
Amanda says
Wow! I can’t wait to try this out. These look scrumptious!
Cait Weingartner says
These parfaits looks incredibly delicious! I think this would make the perfect summertime dessert. Definitely a “must try”!
Adriana Lopez says
Parfaits are so good and so easy to make. I really enjoyed yoru version using strawberries perfect for upcoming Memorial day weekend!
Jolina says
The colours work too eh? It’s in theme with Memorial Day 🙂 Thanks Adriana!
Leah says
I haven’t made it yet, but I will be!! yummy! Those strawberries on top look so tasty! Pinned!
Jolina says
Nice! It’s super quick and easy. Hope you like them Leah! Thanks for the pin.
Elizabeth says
This is a great treat to kids.. minus the liquor of course 😉
Jolina says
Of course 🙂 It’s a refreshing summertime treat! You can also involve the kids in assembling them.
lisa says
This parfait sounds delicious! I love the combination of lemon and strawberry – one of my faves!
T.M. Brown says
This looks like a delicious summer dessert. I love strawberries and the lemon would add a nice bite to it.
CourtneyLynne says
Oooooo how yummy!!!! I just love all things strawberry. Strawberries are in season so I will definitely be making this. Deliciousness
Liz Mays says
These are so pretty! I always loved when my parents would make parfaits. I’d love to try this out!
Umberta says
It looks yummy and perfect for summer time 🙂
Marian Mitchell says
This is so fancy and sounds absolutely amazing.
Jolina says
Thanks Marian! Those are the best ones right? They look fancy but are *secretly* very easy to make 🙂
Catherine says
These are so pretty! I love parfaits in the summer…a perfect no-bake treat!
Divya says
YUM! This looks like a nice little summer treat 🙂 Especially now when the strawberries are in season and so delicious!
Neely Moldovan says
I love parfaits. This one looks so refreshing for the summer months. Always such a fun treat!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Lemon curd whipped cream?!?! Oh my goodness, that is calling my name! This whole dessert is; it looks so light and refreshing. Love that you used ladyfingers too; haven’t had them in years!
Jolina says
That lemon curd whipped cream is dangerous. I *may* have eaten it with a spoon directly out of the bowl lol. It’s actually my favourite part of this parfait 🙂 Hope you like them Annie!
Johnathan Vargo says
Another awesome recipe, Jolina! I love the idea of a lemon curd whipped cream, it sounds so refreshing 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Jolina says
Thanks Johnathan! That lemon curd whipped cream is quite a treat I must say 🙂 Hope you guys are having a wonderful week so far!
Sarah says
My kids would LOVE this! I definitely need to try it this summer!
Juli Purcell says
Everything about this post makes me happy! I cannot wait to try that lemon curd whipped cream!!!
Meghan says
This looks absolutely delicious!!! So perfect! I love strawberry lemon anything!
Kate says
Yum! I love parfaits and strawberries. This sounds delicious!
Melanie says
I love strawberry and lemon together. I will have to make this soon! Yummy!
Pam Avoledo says
The homemade whipped cream looks delicious! Awesome!
Jolina says
Thanks Pam! Homemade whipped cream is loads better than store-bought ones. Hope you try it!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
I love lemon and strawberries together! This is perfect for summer. NOMMMM
Cori says
What a great summer dessert! I bet the kids would also really enjoy this treat.
Nicole Anderson says
This is so simple an straight-forward I think even I could successfully pull this off and look like a chef! Aside from admitting that I am not the best cook in the world (and I get that there is no actual cooking in this dish) this does look so yummy and is bound to be a hot around here. I love the way you also included the video as well as step by step photos to go with the recipe. Really nice.
Jolina says
Thanks Nicole! This is definitely a breeze to make and perfect for summer. And I love how it looks so pretty (it’s our little secret how easy it was to create lol). Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
robin rue says
Oh wow, that sounds so good. I love parfaits like this! I can’t wait to try your recipe!!
Gillian says
What a collection of delicious flavors and textures. I can’t wait to try it.
Whitney Bond says
Yum! These look so good and perfect for summer!
courtney says
This looks so delicious! I will have to try this recipe at my next family get together!
Jolina says
Thanks Courtney! Hope you and your family like it!
Kandja Sylla says
Oh my this post made me so hungry! I can’t believe it so easy to make these goodies. Thanks for the share. xx
Rachel Teodoro says
This looks like the perfect spring treat!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
So easy and fast to make and so delicious! You’re right, it is perfect for the soon to come strawberry season! I always have few ladyfingers leftovers from when I make Tiramisu, a great way to use them up 🙂 .
Jolina says
Thank you Nicoletta! They’re so much fun to make too 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely evening!
Leah says
What a perfect springy dessert! I love desserts with berries like this! Yum!
Jeni says
I adore both strawberries and lemon curd. Also, booze. I adore that too! What an easy could-even-do-it-on-a-weekday treat!
Jolina says
LOL, yes I adore booze too. Especially on Fridays. And Mondays. Or everyday haha. Thanks Jeni!
hal says
This looks so delicious – I’m going to try to make it within the next few weeks – I find lemon & berries so refreshing in the summer months – perfect for by the pool!
Jolina says
Ahhh yes. Perfect by the pool! Now that is a wonderful way to spend the day.
candy says
This looks really light and delicious. I could so many different kinds of fruit.
Jolina says
Thanks Candy! And yes, I’m thinking different kinds of berries and cherries too!
Laura Rike says
Another great recipe to try this season. I will definitely try this at home!
Lynn White says
Oh my goodness this looks so good! I love parfaits!
Alicia says
I love the use of lemon in this dessert! I have a recipe for a strawberry ice box dessert, but am going to have to try this version this summer!
Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says
This is perfect for summer! Can’t wait to give it a try.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I made lemon curd and mixed it with cream a while back for little berry tarts and it was the best thing ever! I could eat just that! This looks like a delicious summer dessert and a great way to use up those lady fingers! Awesome job on the video too! Cheers to a wonderful week, Jolina!
Jolina says
It’s like ice cream isn’t it? 🙂 So delicious. Thanks Dawn! Hope you’re having a great week too!