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Light Champagne Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

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A light and elegant summer dessert featuring layers of macerated strawberries, bubbly champagne whipped cream, and fluffy shortcake. Perfect for parties and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine (dry or brut style)
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade shortcake, crumbled (light biscuit or sponge cake)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries by combining sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Toss gently and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Chill mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Pour 1 cup cold heavy cream into the bowl and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract while continuing to whip until firm peaks form. Avoid overbeating.
  4. Slowly pour 1/4 cup champagne into the whipped cream and gently fold in using a spatula with wide movements to keep the cream airy and bubbly.
  5. Crumble about 1 cup of shortcake into small pieces if using store-bought or homemade biscuits/sponge cake.
  6. Assemble parfaits in clear glasses by layering crumbled shortcake, macerated strawberries with juices, and champagne whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with cream and a strawberry on top.
  7. Refrigerate assembled parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and cream to set slightly.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold champagne gently into whipped cream to preserve airiness. Macerate strawberries to draw out natural sweetness and juices. Assemble parfaits just before serving to avoid soggy shortcake. Use dry or brut champagne for best flavor balance. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and gluten-free biscuits.

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Keywords: champagne, strawberry shortcake, parfait, summer dessert, easy dessert, elegant dessert, whipped cream, shortcake, fresh strawberries

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