Strawberry-Campari Crunch Parfaits

"Sweet and boozey berries layered with oat crumble and Campari accented soft mascarpone cream make these stunning parfaits a sensational dessert that will arouse your tastebuds! A lush ruby red Italian bitter, Campari is known for its bold herbal bitterness with notes of rhubarb, berry, and a floral finish. Campari's complex flavors are a sensational balance for simply sweet strawberries. Inspired by Caroline Ford's Strawberry Campari Tart featured in Serious Eats "Spirited Cooking". Note: you can substitute crushed Italian amaretti cookies for the oat crumble, if available."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
4-6
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directions

  • Combine oats, brown sugar, and butter; mix well. Spread in 15-10-1-inch baking pan; bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble; cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese with sugar, Campari, and vanilla for about 2 minutes, or until mixture is light and fluffy and the sugar is fully dissolved.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream on high for 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold 1/2 of the whipped cream into mascarpone mixture to combine; gradually fold in remaining whipped cream.
  • Toss strawberries with sugar and Campari in a small bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Layer Oat Crumble (or crushed Italian amaretti cookies), Mascarpone Cream, and Strawberries in parfaits or dessert glasses and garnish with fresh mint, or refrigerate separately until ready to serve.

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