Summer eating should be easy, and this Lemon Curd Parfait with Fresh Strawberries is just that. No baking involved, just layer and eat. It doesn’t get easier than this.
When it comes to summer meals, you should be spending time enjoying the weather, not standing in the kitchen. Easy recipes are the name of the game. The heat should be outside, and cooking should be stress free.
Summer is finally here, although for us it has been on the rainy and cool side of things. Hopefully, it will improve because it is really putting a damper on outdoor cooking. It is much more fun cooking outdoors it in the warm sunny weather.
Using the grill is our favourite part of summer. I know lots of people do it all year long, and I really wish we had great weather to do that too. Persuading hubby to get bundled up in the cold weather to cook me a steak. takes a bit of convincing. Come Christmas, the turkey is getting smoked on the grill, so if he wants to see presents under the tree (and eat dinner), bundle up baby!
SUMMER DESSERTS
When it comes to desserts in the summer, easy, light and stress free are key. Save all the intense stuff for later, like Christmas. For now, I would rather spend my time sitting in the backyard with a cold Watermelon Mint Refresher, or a frozen treat like Blackberry Lemon Tea Pops.
Summer is berry season. Whether you eat them on their own, or add them to lots of delicious recipes, nothing beats fresh berries. From breakfast to dessert, incorporating these juicy gems is easy. Smoothies are so much better with fresh ripe berries. My Triple Berry Coconut Smoothie seems to be happening quite a lot these days.
LEMON LOVER
I will be the first to admit, as far as desserts go I prefer the “less” sweet version of things. Lemon meringue pie is one of my top 3 delicious desserts.
As far as cakes go, this is the best polenta cake recipe I have ever made. Cornmeal, almond flour, and lemon syrup. The classic Italian cornmeal cake is sure to please.
Since pie is more work than I want to do in the heat, Lemon Curd Parfait with Fresh Strawberries is a winner.
If you have never made lemon curd before, don’t stress. Perfect Lemon Curd is only minutes away. This is so easy to make, and turns out perfect every time. Make up a huge batch and keep it in the fridge. Use it on pancakes, mix it in yogurt, or just eat it off the spoon (like me).
These desserts are simple to put together, and perfect for entertaining too. Crushed up lady fingers, whipped cream, fresh strawberries and lemon curd layered in a glass. How much easier can it get?
You can always switch up lady fingers with graham crumbs, and use different berries. Lemon curd works with so many flavours, give blackberries or raspberries a try and see. I like to stabilize the whipped cream, especially in the heat. This helps the desserts hold up longer.
Lemon Curd Parfait with Fresh Strawberries looks like summer in a glass. Enjoy the season with easy recipes.
Do you have a favourite easy summer dessert?
Lemon Curd Parfait with Fresh Strawberries
Ingredients
- 4 lady finger biscuits (crushed)
- 3/4 cup lemon curd
- 6 ounces fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup whip cream (whipped)
Instructions
- Whip cream and place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Crush lady fingers and set aside.
- Wash and slice berries. If you want your berries sweeter, place in a bowl with sugar and mix.
- Get a serving glass.
- Layer the ingredients: crumbs, lemon curd, whipped cream, berries, crumbs, lemon curd, whipped cream, and end with berries.
- Place in the fridge till ready to serve.
- ENJOY!!
Jeni @ Coquette Kitchen
Oh this looks so tasty! Almost like an individual lemon berry tiramisu! I love lemon curd. And strawberries are perfect with it!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I love lemon curd too. I have to make more this week for some friends that are coming over for dinner.
Soniya
Love lemon curd! This is such a nice twist 😉 tried your recipe last nite and everyone my family and friends loved it… ❤️ Thank you!
Homemade & Yummy
SO happy you loved it…thanks for letting me know!!
Louise Fairweather
Now this is my kind of dessert #recipeoftheweek
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…hope you give it a try.
Derek | Dad With A Pan
I’m such a fan of this lemon curd you’ve got going here. Sounds like such a great combo too! Definitely going to put this on my list of summer desserts to try!!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it…Happy SUMMER!!
April
I can call this my “me time dessert” because I’m not sharing with anyone! Love this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
I know right….I don’t like sharing this either.
Molly Kumar
This looks so delicious and I love Lemon curd and can literally eat tons of it 🙂 Love this fruity n lemony parfait recipe and would try this soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this a try…so easy and delicious.
Sarah
I love lemon curd and parfaits but never thought of putting them together. What a super simple summer dessert. Thanks for the recipe.. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome..hope you give it a try…it is so delicious.
Constance Smith
Oh my goodness, what a great dessert recipe! Lemon is a flavor I really crave in the hotter temperatures, so this would be perfect for summer. But in reference to the weather – yeah, rain can stop a cook-out. But cool weather? Nope! We grilled out in Alaska at -30 degrees 😉
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well you are much braver than my hubby. Guess I better tell him to bundle up!!
andrea
i love lemon curd, you have no idea HOW MUCH I love lemon curd and this parfait looks amazing. it is the perfect summer dessert and with strawberries being in season its perfect.
Homemade & Yummy
Yup I do know how much you love lemon curd…so do I.
Tatiana
It really tasted like summer in a glass. My kids loved it( well, the ingredient list is so kid friendly 🙂 . Also a great way to use the strawberries in season.
Homemade & Yummy
So glad you liked it. I know friends of mine are going to love it too.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
I think I was born sucking on a lemon instead of my thumb. I love lemons and I so enjoy the tartness of a lemon dessert. And right now it’s time for easy. We make most of our meals on the grill if we can — and Hubby has been known to clean the snow off of the grill before using. I pinned your dessert — it sounds so good!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks….and yes lemon desserts are awesome. Now I just have to convince hubby to grill more in the cold weather. After the ribs we had tonight, it might just be a little easier.
Eileen Kelly
I just love this recipe! I love lemon curd and strawberries! Such a great combination of flavors
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much…hope you give it a try.
Veena Azmanov
Who doesn’t love a good parfait… and lemon curd… Love it!! The berries sounds so refreshing. Bet it tasted awesome
Homemade & Yummy
Yup it sure did!!
Michelle Blackwood
I see summer written all over this dish! I love the combo of strawberries and lemons, I have never made my own lemon curd so I can’t wait to try!
Homemade & Yummy
It is SOOOO easy…give it a try and you will be amazed.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
This looks like such a fun and easy recipe for the summer. Lemons and strawberries go great together. And yes summer should be more about hanging outside and grilling 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Totally agree…love the ease of this dessert.
Noel Lizotte
Such a light and bright dessert! Perfect for summer picnics after the grilling is done! I love this combination of lemon and strawberry … ahhh, perfect.
Homemade & Yummy
I know…it looks like summer in a glass. Easy and delicious too!!
Adriana Lopez Martn
wow pucker up love this combination with the lemon curd and the berries. Perfect little dessert and so fresh. I want one =)
Homemade & Yummy
I LOVE lemon curd!!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
That sounds so tasty, and I love the colors! It would be a great dessert for summer entertaining.
Homemade & Yummy
Entertaining perfection…easy and delicious.
Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)
This dessert looks so delicious and light, lovely for summer dining.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…that is truly is!!
Sarah
“The heat should be outside, and cooking should be stress free.” Couldn’t agree more! I occasionally crave dishes that require turning on the oven and I always regret doing that. This lemon curd parfait looks so refreshing! Definitely perfect for summer.
Homemade & Yummy
I know I need to make this for some friends of ours…she is going to love it.
Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
There is nothing better than lemon curd and this parfait is perfection! Perfect dessert for relaxing this summer!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I totally agree….easy and delicious.
Daniela Anderson
Oh that looks lush! I love lemon curd, it makes a lovely combination with the sweet whipped cream. And strawberries are the perfect fruit for this yummy treat. I’m buying loads of strawberries these days, my little one has just learnt to say “strawberries”, which she will repeat again and again when we are in a shop, so l really have to get some.
Homemade & Yummy
Fresh berry season is the best. Happy summer!!
Nicole Shillings
Mmmmmm! Lemon curd and strawberries!! Yummy to the moon and back!! I bet it’s so summery and refreshing.
Homemade & Yummy
Such a great combination….LOVE it!!
Veena Azmanov
I LOVE lemon curd and this is my kind of dessert!! The berries look so refreshing and beautiful in color. Can’t wait to try this.
Homemade & Yummy
One of my favourites for sure…and so easy to make.
Danielle Cushing
YES! I love lemon curd everything! What a cool glass too!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…I do like these glasses too…they are fun.
Amanda
This is so luscious! Lemon curd is one of my favorites, and the strawberries are a nice counterpoint to the tartness.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I could just eat lemon curd off the spoon all by itself.
Mandee Pogue
What a stunningly perfect summer dessert! I love a good pucker and I can’t wait to give this a try!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…it is like summer in a glass.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Love that lemon and strawberry combo! What a great summer treat!
Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree with you…and totally delicious.
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
Lemon curd and strawberries! Boy, summer does not get better than this!
Homemade & Yummy
Well the only thing that can get better here is the weather.
Amanda
I must agree. This is a winner! I love the tart/sweet combination. Beautiful photos, too!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, hope you give it a try.
Lynn | The Road to Honey
We are closing on our house in a couple of weeks, Gloria, which means we will FINALLY have a grill again. I can’t wait because the hubby and I absolutely adore grilled meats and veggies. Loving this sunny little curd and strawberry parfait. It just screams summer and is the perfect little treat to cool down with on those warm summer days. P.S. Hoping your weather improves. We’ve been getting some rain but it has been pretty good overall. . .and we finally have warm temps!!!
Homemade & Yummy
Happy grilling….and happy summer.
Denise Wright
This sounds so yummy & refreshing
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks.
Natalie
Oh I love lemon curd. It’s so refreshing, light and summery. Love this combo with strawberries. A must try, definitely.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Marie-Pierre Breton
This dessert screams SUMMERTIME! My favorite kinds! Nothing like a creamy lemon curd on a hot summer day! I’ll make it soon! Yum!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…Happy Summer!!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I love lemon curd — it’s so bright and lush! Using it in a parfait sounds like a great summer dessert!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I could just eat if off the spoon, but this is much prettier.
jenn peas and crayons
I’m with you – easy, light and stress free are totally key! Love this easy breezy summer dessert!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…not summer stress!!