Chocolate Strawberry Parfait
Layers of Grand Marnier and RC Strawberry Coulis-marinated berries paired with rich RC Instant Chocolate Pudding and topped with fluffy RC Whipped Topping.
Yield / Servings
30 Tall Shot Glasses
Category
Desserts / Parfaits & Shooters
Ingredients
9 Components
Fresh Strawberries Washed, stemmed, quartered
2 lbs.
Grand Marnier® Liqueur
4 oz.
RC Strawberry Coulis Mix
Prepared
4 oz.
Hershey's® Dark Cocoa Sifted
2 Tbsp.
Ice Cold Milk
3 qts.
RC Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
1 pkg. (24 oz.)
Heavy Cream
48 oz.
RC Whipped Topping
1 pkg. (8 oz.)
Fresh Mint For garnish
As needed
Preparation Steps
1
Marinate Strawberries
Wash strawberries thoroughly, remove stems, and cut into quarters. Combine quartered berries with Grand Marnier Liqueur, prepared RC Strawberry Coulis Mix, and sifted dark cocoa. Refrigerate until well chilled.
2
Prepare Chocolate Pudding
Prepare RC Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix according to package instructions using ice cold milk. Transfer prepared pudding into a pastry piping bag and refrigerate.
3
Layer Parfait Glasses
In 30 tall shot glasses or small dessert dishes, layer the marinated strawberries and piped chocolate pudding, leaving approximately 1 inch of space at the top. Keep refrigerated.
4
Top, Garnish & Serve
Prepare RC Whipped Topping with heavy cream per package instructions. Pipe or spoon into the top inch of each parfait glass. Dust lightly with cocoa powder, garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and mint leaf, and refrigerate until serving.
Value Added & Flavor Line Extension
Crème Brûlée Variation: Top parfaits with prepared RC No Bake Custard Mix instead of whipped topping, dust with granulated sugar, and caramelize with a handheld kitchen torch for a unique Crème Brûlée topping.
RC Dessert Fruit Coulis Flavors: Customize this parfait or create complementary dessert menu extensions using RC Dessert Sauces, available in Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Mango, Kiwi, and Blood Orange.