Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup canistel puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups granola
- Fresh fruit for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Electric mixer
- Parfait glasses
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
2. Fold in the canistel puree until well combined.
3. In parfait glasses, layer the canistel mixture and granola, starting with the canistel mixture.
4. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled to the top.
5. Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, garnish with fresh fruit.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Total time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Temperature:
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 480
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 150mg
Sugar: 34g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Canistel puree can be substituted with any other fruit puree.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with whipped cream or coconut cream.
- Granola can be substituted with any other cereal or cookie crumbles.
Variations:
- Add layers of fresh fruit between the canistel mixture and granola.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Use different types of cereal or cookie crumbles for the layers.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the heavy cream is well chilled before beating.
- Use a piping bag to fill the parfait glasses for a neater presentation.
- Experiment with different types of fruit puree for different flavors.
Storage instructions:
Cover the parfait glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Not applicable.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the parfait glasses on a platter with fresh fruit and a sprig of mint.
Garnishes:
Fresh fruit and a sprig of mint.
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
Not applicable.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the canistel mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
- If the granola is too crunchy, soak it in milk for a few minutes before layering.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and store the parfait glasses in the refrigerator.
Food history:
Canistel is a tropical fruit native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is also known as eggfruit due to its texture and flavor.
Flavor profiles:
The canistel puree has a sweet and creamy flavor, while the granola adds a crunchy texture.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the parfait glasses chilled for a refreshing dessert.
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