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Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits

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Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits

Icy Lemon-Mint Parfaits

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Equipment

  • - Ice Cream Maker: A device used for churning ice cream mixture into frozen dessert.

  • - Mason Jars with Lids and Rings: Glass jars ideal for layering ingredients to create parfaits, along with lids and metal rings for sealing when necessary.

  • - Ice Tray (Silicone): A flexible ice tray that makes it easy to remove frozen cubes without damage.

  • - Lemon Squeezer (Electric): An electric tool for efficiently extracting lemon juice, which could be useful in preparing a fresh lemon flavor.

  • - Mint Leaf Plucker: A simple manual tool for removing mint leaves from stems quickly and easily.

  • - Cutting Board (Glass): A clear glass cutting board primarily used for recipe showcasing but also practical use.

  • - Ice Cream Scoop (Metal): A metal scoop for portioning and serving ice cream or frozen desserts.

  • - Straw (Reusable): A reusable straw for consuming parfaits directly from the jar or pitcher.

  • - Measuring Spoons (Silicone): Flexible silicone measuring spoons, particularly useful when dealing with liquid or semi-liquid components.

  • - Prep Pad (Ceramic): A ceramic pad to keep your work area clean during the preparation of parfaits.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves plus 6 leaves for garnish

  • 1 1/4 cups water

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 1 1-pint container fresh strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Combine 2 cups mint leaves, 1 1/4 cups water, and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to very low; cook 5 minutes without simmering. Pour through fine strainer into 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Cool to room temperature; mix in lemon juice. Cover and freeze until firm, stirring occasionally, at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Instruction 2

Using electric mixer, beat cream, sugar, and mint in medium bowl until peaks form. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk to thicken before using.)
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Instruction 3

Using fork, scrape granité to form crystals. Place 4 berry slices in each of 6 glasses. Top with 1 generous tablespoon minted cream, then 4 berry slices. Spoon 1/4 cup granité over. Repeat layering with berry slices, minted cream, and granité. Garnish each with berry slice and mint leaf.
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