NEAPOLITAN SHORTCAKE PARFAITS

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What a sweet deal! Serve this refreshing shortcake parfait recipe made with Gold Medal® all-purpose flour with a layering that makes it all the more impressive.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 tablespoon shortening
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Additional strawberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening. In medium bowl, mix strawberries and 1/2 cup granulated sugar; set aside.
  • To make shortcakes, in medium bowl, mix flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, the baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and butter until soft dough forms. Onto cookie sheet, drop dough by 8 heaping tablespoonfuls. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on Medium 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Break shortcakes into bite-size pieces. In parfait glasses, alternate layers of shortcake, strawberries, chocolate mixture and whipped cream. Garnish with additional strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Parfait, Sodium 550 mg

Lamar Youness
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Safae Erryahi
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This parfait is a great way to start the day. It's light and refreshing, but still filling enough to keep me going until lunch.


Asenso Emmanuel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover berries. I also like to add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each parfait.


Nasra Abdi
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I love the combination of textures in this parfait. The sponge cake is soft and fluffy, the custard is rich and creamy, and the berries add a pop of freshness.


Sahid Ali
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This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and impressive dessert.


Greg Gerr
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I've made this parfait several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Favour Amah
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This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make the sponge cake and custard.


Jack Lembo
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to serve shortcake, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The Neapolitan Shortcake Parfait is a fun and festive dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Ataa Amponsah
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I made this parfait for a baby shower, and it was a big hit! The guests loved the cute presentation and the delicious flavors.


love confused11
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sponge cake. I also like to use fresh berries when they're in season.


Rana Maan
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I love the way the sponge cake, custard, and berries complement each other in this parfait. The whipped cream topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Nakida Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! The Neapolitan Shortcake Parfait is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I've even made it for a midnight snack.


Maria Mika
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I made the Neapolitan Shortcake Parfait for my family's dessert night, and it was a huge success! The kids loved the bright colors and sweet flavors, and the adults appreciated the more complex flavors of the custard and berries.


Alberto Perez
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The Neapolitan Shortcake Parfait was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Racheal Antonio
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this parfait without any problems. The result was a delicious and impressive dessert.


George Rubusch
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This Neapolitan Shortcake Parfait was a delightful treat! The layers of sponge cake, custard, and berries were perfectly balanced, and the whipped cream topping added a touch of richness. I would definitely make this again.