Strawberries, Banana Mascarpone, and Crushed Cookie

Name: Strawberries, Banana Mascarpone, and Crushed Cookie Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dry pints fresh ripe strawberries, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry or strawberry jam; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, Framboise, or Creme de Banana liqueur; 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas, chilled; 1/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 generous cups mascarpone (2-pound, 2-ounce tub), well chilled; One 9-ounce box Nabisco chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into small pieces; 2 extra-large ripe but firm bananas for garnish; Mint sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

2 dry pints fresh ripe strawberries, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, Framboise, or Creme de Banana liqueur
3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas, chilled
1/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 generous cups mascarpone (2-pound, 2-ounce tub), well chilled
One 9-ounce box Nabisco chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into small pieces
2 extra-large ripe but firm bananas for garnish
Mint sprigs for garnish

1
Pick out six strawberries with the most pointed tips and slice the tips off, in 1/3-inch pieces, reserving them for the garnish.
2
Place the rest of the berries in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and add the jam and the liqueur.
3
Pulse the berries until they are chopped but not pureed and the jam is mixed throughout.
4
Pour the berry mixture into a non-reactive bowl and set it aside, covered.
5
To make the banana mascarpone, puree the cold bananas in the blender or simply mash them well using a wide blending fork.
6
Measure out 1 1/3 cups puree and discard the rest.
7
Pour the puree into the blender (or in a bowl) and blend in the confectioners sugar, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and the vanilla.
8
Place the cold mascarpone in a bowl and whisk in the flavored banana puree to make things homogenous.
9
Cover the bowl and keep it chilled until ready to assemble the parfaits.
10
To serve, take out a small handheld blowtorch or preheat the broiler with the rack as close as possible to the heating element.
11
Spoon some of the berries on the bottom of a parfait dish, then top them with some banana mascarpone and then with some cookie crumbs.
12
Repeat this until you reach the top of the dish, finishing the top layer with a dollop of banana cream.
13
Slice the two remaining cold bananas on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices and place them flat, side by side, on a wire rack within a shallow baking sheet.
14
Sprinkle the bananas lightly but evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and either torch them or run them under the broiler until the sugar is caramelized.
15
Plant a few slices of the bananas decoratively in the dollop of banana mascarpone and stick one of the reserved strawberry tips at the base of the bananas.
16
Position a mint sprig decoratively on top, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dry pints fresh ripe strawberries, rinsed and drained, 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry or strawberry jam, 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, Framboise, or Creme de Banana liqueur, 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas, chilled, and more.

Yes, Strawberries, Banana Mascarpone, and Crushed Cookie Parfaits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Strawberries, Banana Mascarpone, and Crushed Cookie Parfaits

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