Berry Rhubarb Parfait

Last week I shared my Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade recipe and today I’m continuing with the rhubarb theme. It strikes me that I assumed everyone knows the tartness of rhubarb. That was rather insensitive of me, not everyone grew up with rhubarb growing at the side of their home like I did.

Back in the ’70s and ’80s of my youth my Mum kept a healthy supply of simple to grow veggies on hand. Along the side of our little house grew rhubarb, tomatoes, chives and more veggies which were resilient enough to withstand our grimy little hands poking and pinching at them.

When I think of the taste of rhubarb, I naturally pucker up! It has a super-strong tart flavour which is lovely when combined with a sweet ingredient in drinks, desserts and sauces.

Here in Ontario rhubarb is harvested in June and oh how we love to see those pink stalks appear at the local Farmers Markets!

This year I have the benefit of my Mum living with us and we are currently planning a little vegetable garden. Rhubarb is at the top of the list of veggies which we’re going to plant, I have too many memories of puckering up not to include them.

After making my Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade I had extra rhubarb stalks which meant more playing in the kitchen! Here is my Berry Rhubarb Parfait which I hope you’ll enjoy.

Berry Rhubarb Parfait

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 3 stalks of rhubarb, peeled if needed and sliced thinly
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• Whipped cream (recipe below)
• Granola

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation: 

Melt butter with honey and vanilla in a pan over medium heat.

Once melted, add in your chopped rhubarb and allow to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

Now add in the berries and simmer for 5 minutes so the berries become soft and release their juice. Once it reaches the desired texture, set aside to cool.

As the mixture is simmering, you can make your whipped cream. Simply whisk a cup of whole cream and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until soft peaks form.

Once the berry rhubarb mixture has fully cooled you can begin assembling your beautiful parfait. Choose a glass which will show off the striking colours and begin layering however you’d like. It doesn’t have to be neat and tidy, this parfait is meant to be destructured!

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Berry Rhubarb Parfait

A lovely parfait which combines the tart taste of rhubarb with strawberries and blackberries.

Author: Julie Elsdon-Height

Recipe type: dessert

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 3 stalks of rhubarb, peeled if needed and sliced thinly
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• Whipped cream (recipe below)
• Granola
• 1 cup whole cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

1. Melt butter with honey and vanilla in a pan over medium heat.
2. Once melted, add in your chopped rhubarb and allow to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Now add in the berries and simmer for 5 minutes so the berries become soft and release their juice. Once it reaches the desired texture, set aside to cool.
4. As the mixture is simmering, you can make your whipped cream. Simply whisk a cup of whole cream and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until soft peaks form.
5. Once the berry rhubarb mixture has fully cooled you can begin assembling your beautiful parfait. Choose a glass which will show off the striking colours and begin layering however you'd like. It doesn't have to be neat and tidy, this parfait is meant to be destructured!

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