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Strawberry Lemon Parfait (with video)

by Jolina 63 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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.

Strawberry Lemon Parfait

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.

Strawberry Lemon Parfait

Lemon curd whipped cream

Strawberry Lemon Parfait

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

Strawberry Lemon Parfait

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)

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May 15, 2017
by Jolina
Category Others Recipes Video Recipes
Strawberry lemon parfait is the perfect spring and summer treat - quick and easy to make, so refreshing, and no baking required!
Strawberry Lemon Parfait

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

  1. In a medium sized bowl, combine crushed ladyfinger cookies, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon orange liqueur. Stir until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
  2. In a smaller bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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Happy parfait-ing!

Did you make strawberry lemon parfait? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.

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  1. Heather says

    June 3, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    mm, this sounds like a really tasty version of berries and cream! the lemon curd makes it sound even better and more decadent (:

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      June 4, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Heather! The lemon curd cream is my favourite part of this actually 🙂 Hope you get to make it while strawberries are in season!

      Reply
  2. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    Delicious! Thanks for the detailed instructions, very helpful! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Kim Lee says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Great video! Great recipe!

    Reply
  4. Nicole Hood says

    May 20, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    What a pretty recipe! Parfaits are the perfect easy dessert!

    Reply
  5. Crysta says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    Yumm! I can’t wait to try this! I love all of the flavors.

    Reply
  6. Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says

    May 17, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    It looks delicious and so easy to make that it would make a good dessert for unexpected guests.

    Reply
  7. Erica Schwarz says

    May 17, 2017 at 6:42 am

    I really love this recipe! Very creative to use the lady fingers and especially the orange liqueur.

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    May 17, 2017 at 5:22 am

    Wow! I can’t wait to try this out. These look scrumptious!

    Reply
  9. Cait Weingartner says

    May 17, 2017 at 4:32 am

    These parfaits looks incredibly delicious! I think this would make the perfect summertime dessert. Definitely a “must try”!

    Reply
  10. Adriana Lopez says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:21 am

    Parfaits are so good and so easy to make. I really enjoyed yoru version using strawberries perfect for upcoming Memorial day weekend!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      The colours work too eh? It’s in theme with Memorial Day 🙂 Thanks Adriana!

      Reply
  11. Leah says

    May 17, 2017 at 1:51 am

    I haven’t made it yet, but I will be!! yummy! Those strawberries on top look so tasty! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Nice! It’s super quick and easy. Hope you like them Leah! Thanks for the pin.

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth says

    May 17, 2017 at 12:13 am

    This is a great treat to kids.. minus the liquor of course 😉

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      Of course 🙂 It’s a refreshing summertime treat! You can also involve the kids in assembling them.

      Reply
  13. lisa says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    This parfait sounds delicious! I love the combination of lemon and strawberry – one of my faves!

    Reply
  14. T.M. Brown says

    May 16, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    This looks like a delicious summer dessert. I love strawberries and the lemon would add a nice bite to it.

    Reply
  15. CourtneyLynne says

    May 16, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Oooooo how yummy!!!! I just love all things strawberry. Strawberries are in season so I will definitely be making this. Deliciousness

    Reply
  16. Liz Mays says

    May 16, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    These are so pretty! I always loved when my parents would make parfaits. I’d love to try this out!

    Reply
  17. Umberta says

    May 16, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    It looks yummy and perfect for summer time 🙂

    Reply
  18. Marian Mitchell says

    May 16, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    This is so fancy and sounds absolutely amazing.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks Marian! Those are the best ones right? They look fancy but are *secretly* very easy to make 🙂

      Reply
  19. Catherine says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:17 am

    These are so pretty! I love parfaits in the summer…a perfect no-bake treat!

    Reply
  20. Divya says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:22 am

    YUM! This looks like a nice little summer treat 🙂 Especially now when the strawberries are in season and so delicious!

    Reply
  21. Neely Moldovan says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I love parfaits. This one looks so refreshing for the summer months. Always such a fun treat!

    Reply
  22. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:26 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      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!

      Reply
  23. Johnathan Vargo says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:27 am

    Another awesome recipe, Jolina! I love the idea of a lemon curd whipped cream, it sounds so refreshing 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Johnathan! That lemon curd whipped cream is quite a treat I must say 🙂 Hope you guys are having a wonderful week so far!

      Reply
  24. Sarah says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:08 am

    My kids would LOVE this! I definitely need to try it this summer!

    Reply
  25. Juli Purcell says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    Everything about this post makes me happy! I cannot wait to try that lemon curd whipped cream!!!

    Reply
  26. Meghan says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious!!! So perfect! I love strawberry lemon anything!

    Reply
  27. Kate says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    Yum! I love parfaits and strawberries. This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  28. Melanie says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I love strawberry and lemon together. I will have to make this soon! Yummy!

    Reply
  29. Pam Avoledo says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    The homemade whipped cream looks delicious! Awesome!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Pam! Homemade whipped cream is loads better than store-bought ones. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  30. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I love lemon and strawberries together! This is perfect for summer. NOMMMM

    Reply
  31. Cori says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    What a great summer dessert! I bet the kids would also really enjoy this treat.

    Reply
  32. Nicole Anderson says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      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!

      Reply
  33. robin rue says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Oh wow, that sounds so good. I love parfaits like this! I can’t wait to try your recipe!!

    Reply
  34. Gillian says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    What a collection of delicious flavors and textures. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  35. Whitney Bond says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Yum! These look so good and perfect for summer!

    Reply
  36. courtney says

    May 15, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    This looks so delicious! I will have to try this recipe at my next family get together!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Courtney! Hope you and your family like it!

      Reply
  37. Kandja Sylla says

    May 15, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    Oh my this post made me so hungry! I can’t believe it so easy to make these goodies. Thanks for the share. xx

    Reply
  38. Rachel Teodoro says

    May 15, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    This looks like the perfect spring treat!

    Reply
  39. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

    May 15, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    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 🙂 .

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you Nicoletta! They’re so much fun to make too 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely evening!

      Reply
  40. Leah says

    May 15, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    What a perfect springy dessert! I love desserts with berries like this! Yum!

    Reply
  41. Jeni says

    May 15, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    I adore both strawberries and lemon curd. Also, booze. I adore that too! What an easy could-even-do-it-on-a-weekday treat!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      LOL, yes I adore booze too. Especially on Fridays. And Mondays. Or everyday haha. Thanks Jeni!

      Reply
  42. hal says

    May 15, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Ahhh yes. Perfect by the pool! Now that is a wonderful way to spend the day.

      Reply
  43. candy says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:30 am

    This looks really light and delicious. I could so many different kinds of fruit.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks Candy! And yes, I’m thinking different kinds of berries and cherries too!

      Reply
  44. Laura Rike says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Another great recipe to try this season. I will definitely try this at home!

    Reply
  45. Lynn White says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Oh my goodness this looks so good! I love parfaits!

    Reply
  46. Alicia says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:44 am

    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!

    Reply
  47. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:33 am

    This is perfect for summer! Can’t wait to give it a try.

    Reply
  48. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:52 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      May 18, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      It’s like ice cream isn’t it? 🙂 So delicious. Thanks Dawn! Hope you’re having a great week too!

      Reply

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