This raspberry lime parfaits recipe post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
I have a thing for breakfast parfaits. They’re just so darn pretty with all the layers, and they’re perfect for people who don’t want a super heavy meal in the morning.
That being said, I sorta think these lime and raspberry parfaits are a bit more dessert-like with the creamy cheese layers so they would be perfect for brunch!
Sponsored products used in this recipe: Dixie Crystals sugar.
Raspberry Lime Parfaits
These raspberry lime parfaits are bursting with fruit flavor and are absolutely gorgeous with the bright red color. Watch them fly off the brunch dessert table!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 pints raspberries
- ½ cup raspberry liqueur
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 8-ounce tub mascarpone cheese softened
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- zest of 2 limes
Instructions
- Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add 3 tbsp sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Cook until crumbs turn golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In medium mixing bowl, gently combine raspberries, liqueur, emulsion and 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk softened mascarpone cheese, lime juice, cream and 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form.
- Place a dollop of the cheese mixture in a dessert cup. Sprinkle with a little of the crumb mixture and a scoop of the raspberry sauce mixture. Repeat the three layers. Top with a dollop of the cheese mixture and some lime zest.
Notes
Can substitute cream cheese for mascarpone cheese, if desired.
These dessert cups are perfect for serving breakfast parfaits.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 16gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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Joanna A. says
Ooh these look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Wendy says
This would be a perfect way for my Mom’s Day brunch to begin.
Alissa Apel says
I could go for one of these anytime! Even when it’s not brunch. Yummy!
Brenda Haines says
Bring on summer time! These look amazing!
melanie huttner says
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m hosting a party Memorial Day weekend and I’m going to add this to the menu.
Aliah says
You had me at brunch and parfaits! I love this and it’s perfect for summer gatherings.