Lemon Parfait with Almonds and Strawberries

by olga

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

Butter
1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
6 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
Juice and grated rind of 2 lemons
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
4 cups strawberries

INSTRUCTIONS

Butter 12 cup serving bowl or soufflé dish or 12 parfait glasses. (If using glass dish, butter only halfway up sides.) Sprinkle with almonds, reserving 1/4 cup for garnish.

In non-aluminum saucepan or top of double boiler, beat egg yolks with sugar, lemon juice and rind. Cook over medium heat or simmering water, stirring until thickened. Be careful mixture doesn’t boil. Let cool. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into yolk mixture. Fold in whipped cream.

Spoon into prepared dish(es): sprinkle with reserved almonds. Refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 2 weeks. Garnish with strawberries just before serving. Makes 12 servings.

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CHEF COMMENTS

Make this in advance and freeze it, if you like.

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