Strawberry Mousse Parfaits

Name: Strawberry Mousse Parfaits
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed, undrained; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, optional; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This luxuriously smooth mousse is arranged into visually appealing strawberry and whipped cream layers that add charm to a dessert favorite. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed, undrained
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

Place strawberries in a food processor; process until pureed. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and strawberries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
Set aside 1 cup strawberry mixture. Add condensed milk, orange juice and, if desired, food coloring to remaining mixture; stir until blended. Fold in whipped cream.
Spoon 1/4 cup cream mixture into each of 12 parfait dishes or cocktail glasses. Layer each with 4 teaspoons of reserved strawberry mixture and 1/4 cup cream mixture. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 parfait: 294 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This luxuriously smooth mousse is arranged into visually appealing strawberry and whipped cream layers that add charm to a dessert favorite. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Recipe Creator