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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Raspberry Almond Ricotta Parfaits

    Published: Jul 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 19, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These raspberry almond ricotta parfaits are a creamy and delicious ricotta dessert that will impress your next dinner date! You can make this easy dessert for two with only 5 ingredients, in only about 10 minutes!

    raspberry parfaits with white spoons and almonds on the side

    Note: this post was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2021 with new photos and improved instructions.

    If you need a quick dessert recipe for date night (or, if you just have some leftover ricotta, perhaps after making my ricotta mushroom crostini?), then you have to try these raspberry almond ricotta parfaits! This dessert recipe for two is so easy to make - you only need 5 ingredients, and you can make it in only about 10 minutes!

    Sweetened raspberries are layered with a fluffy, sweet, and creamy ricotta filling, and freshly-toasted almonds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor that complements the tangy raspberries. I am telling you - this dessert is divine! If you love raspberries, these creamy parfaits will not disappoint.

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    Recipe ingredients

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    Ingredient notes

    • Almonds: you will want sliced almonds, but if you don't have those you can also try slivered almonds, or you can even chop whole almonds into small pieces.
    • Ricotta cheese: I used whole milk ricotta, since this is an indulgent and creamy dessert after all! But, if you like you can substitute low-fat ricotta.

    Step by step phots

    1. First, toast the almonds. All you have to do is place them in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring them frequently until they are slightly browned and smell all toasty and nutty!

    Remove them from the pan right away and let them cool while working on the rest of the steps.

    toasted almonds in cast iron pan

    2. Next, add two tablespoons of the sugar to the raspberries. Stir the sugar in and give the raspberries a gentle press with the spoon to break them up slightly.

    Some of the raspberries should remain whole, and some should be a little mashed. Let that sit and get all juicy while you work on the ricotta cream next.

    collage of sugar being added to raspberries

    3. Add the rest of the sugar to the ricotta and stir until smooth. Set the ricotta aside for a moment while you whip the heavy cream.

    spoon stirring ricotta in bowl

    4. Place the heavy whipping cream into a narrow, tall-sided jar (I used a 16 ounce Ball jar which worked perfectly!).

    Use an immersion blender to quickly bring the cream to stiff peaks (where the whipped cream holds its shape well, rather than being soft and droopy). Because the amount of cream is small, this takes less than 1 minute.

    collage of stick blender in jar of whipped cream and whipped cream on end of stick blender

    5. Add the whipped cream to the bowl with the sweetened ricotta. Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta. To fold it in, just use the spoon to lift some of the ricotta overtop the whipped cream, slice through the middle of the mixture with the spoon, and lift up the ricotta again. If you need a little more detail on the process, check out this article on folding!

    Continue until the ricotta and whipped cream are mostly combined. But, don't overmix it because you want to make sure the whipped cream doesn't deflate.

    collage of whipped cream being added to ricotta and folded in

    6. Now all you need to do is assemble the parfaits! Start with some of the raspberries, then the ricotta whipped cream, then almonds. Repeat the layers one more time, leaving a raspberry or two to top the parfaits. Enjoy immediately (which you will want to do since they are so incredibly delicious!).

    ricotta being added on top of raspberries in jar

    Tips and tricks

    • Since there is only a small amount of heavy whipping cream in this recipe, using the immersion blender is such an easy way to whip up the cream. However, if you don't have one, you can whip the cream in a small bowl with hand beaters.
    • The raspberries will release some liquid as they sit with the sugar. You can add that liquid into the parfait when you layer the raspberries, which will be delicious and will give the parfait more of a saucy quality. Or, you can strain it out with a slotted spoon - this will help preserve the separation between the layers better. The choice is yours!

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use frozen raspberries in this parfait?

    Yes, you can use frozen raspberries! Just thaw them in the fridge first and strain out the accumulated liquid before mixing them with the sugar.

    Since the frozen thawed raspberries will have a softer texture than fresh raspberries, you don't need to mash them with the spoon when mixing in the sugar. Just stir in the sugar and follow the rest of the instructions as written.

    What container should I use for the parfaits?

    A good size for these parfaits is something in the 6 - 8 ounce range. I used these 7 ounce yogurt jars (affiliate link), which worked perfectly! I've also made these parfaits in small whiskey glasses which also worked well.

    You just need something that has tall sides without too narrow of an opening so that you can get a spoon in there to make the layers. A small spoon also helps when maneuvering in a small glass jar or glass. I really like these porcelain egg spoons! (affiliate link).

    Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    The parfaits must be assembled right before you plan on serving them, because the layers will get all muddled as the parfaits sit in the fridge. However, there are a couple components you could make ahead of time.

    First, you could toast the almonds up to a day ahead of time, and keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. You could also make the ricotta filling a couple hours ahead of time, and keep it tightly covered in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the parfaits.

    two raspberry ricotta parfaits with almonds on the side

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    Raspberry Almond Ricotta Parfaits

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    These creamy, dreamy almond raspberry ricotta parfaits are made with five basic ingredients and are ready to eat in about ten minutes!

    • Author: Kate
    • Prep Time: 8
    • Cook Time: 2
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: stove top, mix
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • ¼ cup (27 g) sliced almonds
    • 6 ounces (170 g) fresh raspberries, washed and dried
    • 5 tablespoons (68 g) granulated sugar, divided
    • ½ cup (122 g) ricotta cheese
    • ½ cup (118 ml) heavy whipping cream

    Instructions

    1. Add almonds to a dry pan over medium heat. Stir frequently for a few minutes, until the almonds are fragrant and slightly browned. Remove the almonds from the pan and let cool while prepping the remaining steps.
    2. Place the raspberries in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (27 g) of the sugar to the raspberries. Stir in the sugar and gently press down on the berries with the back of the spoon. Some should be slightly crushed and some should remain whole. Stir again gently until the sugar begins to dissolve, set aside.
    3. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and remaining sugar. Stir to combine until the ricotta is smooth.
    4. Pour the heavy whipping cream into a narrow, tall-sided container (a 16 ounce Ball jar works great!). Whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks using an immersion blender (see note 1).
    5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta cheese until mostly combined (do not over mix).
    6. If there are still some sugar crystals remaining in the raspberry mixture, give it a final stir. Layer the parfait ingredients into two small glasses, starting with raspberries, then ricotta cheese, then almonds (see notes 2 - 3). Repeat the layers one more time, reserving a small amount of raspberries to top the parfaits. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    If you don't have an immersion blender, you can place the whipped cream into a medium-small bowl and whip to stiff peaks using hand beaters.

    A good container for the parfaits would be something between 6 - 8 ounces, with tall sides and an opening that is not too narrow to fit a small spoon inside.

    The raspberries will release liquid as they sit with the sugar. When assembling the parfaits, you can either add that liquid in with the raspberry layer, which will add a lot of flavor and a juicier quality to the parfaits. Or, strain the liquid out with a slotted spoon if you would like to better preserve the layered look of the parfait.

    The nutrition information below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2
    • Calories: 415
    • Sugar: 34.5 g
    • Sodium: 90 mg
    • Fat: 22.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 10.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 46.7 g
    • Fiber: 7 g
    • Protein: 11.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 60 mg

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    1. Rachel

      April 18, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      This is one of those go-to recipes because it is beautiful and simple yet so delicious! I also LOVE the immersion blender trick for making whipped cream. Genius!






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:22 am

        Thanks Rachel, I'm so glad you like the recipe!

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    2. Danielle Wolter

      April 18, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      i am totally going to try the immersion blender trick. what a great idea. this is the perfect dessert for a warm summer day!






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Yes no need to turn on the oven so these are perfect for summer! Thanks Danielle for your comment! 🙂

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    3. Stefani @ Natural Paleo Family

      April 18, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      Oh my, these look incredible! I absolutely love parfaits, because I can usually always find a way to make them work with our strict diet. I have got to make these!






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:20 am

        Yes parfaits are so versatile and easy to make! I'm glad you liked the recipe 🙂

        Reply
    4. Patti

      April 19, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      I love the combination of raspberries and almonds, so this recipe caught my attention. I love the tip about using the stick blender to whip cream. I will definitely be using that once often.






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:20 am

        Thank you Patti, I'm glad you liked the recipe!

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    5. kallee

      April 20, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      What a great dessert or treat. Raspberries are my favorite berry.






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:20 am

        I love raspberries too! Looking forward to more great berries now that we're heading into summer 🙂

        Reply
    6. Linda

      April 21, 2019 at 1:01 am

      Ten minutes to make these creamy comforting desserts? Count me in, please.






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:19 am

        Thanks Linda! Sometimes you just need dessert right away!

        Reply
    7. Kelly Anthony

      April 21, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      Almond raspberry ricotta parfaits sound SO good and I love how easy they are. Ricotta is one of my favorite cheeses. Can't wait to try it out! Perfect for summer brunches 🙂

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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:19 am

        Thanks Kelly! Yes I think these would be good for a summer brunch, and the recipe would be easy to double or triple if you need to make it for a bigger group!

        Reply
    8. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      April 21, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      Love that these are easy to pull together, and work with other types of berries! Raspberries are hit or miss around here sometimes, but blackberries are always available. These would be a big hit at some of our upcoming spring gatherings!






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:18 am

        Ooo blackberries would be so good with this! Yes, raspberries can be hit or miss here (in the grocery store anyways).

        Reply
    9. Amy

      April 21, 2019 at 9:18 pm

      Now THIS is a dessert! 😉 I'm totally loving how flexible the recipe is -- you could have this all the time and never get bored! The immersion blender trick is also super helpful! Will totally be giving it a try!






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:18 am

        Thanks Amy, I'm glad you like the recipe!

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    10. Charity

      April 21, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      Such an easy, decadent idea! I'm sure the ricotta adds so much richness to these parfaits!






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:17 am

        Thanks Charity!

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    11. Markus Mueller

      April 22, 2019 at 5:04 am

      Raspberries are my daughters favourite berry, she will absolutely love these! I love making oarfaits for breakfast because they are quick, easy, and look like a dessert, even when they are actually quite healthy(..well they can be anyway). Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:17 am

        Yes my daughter loves raspberries too! She loved this recipe so hopefully your daughter will too 🙂

        Reply
    12. Karyl Henry

      April 22, 2019 at 7:11 am

      Oh these parfaits look so delicious! And I love how easy it is to substitute other fruits. I've never made homemade whipped cream, but it looks so simple...I do think I need s stick blender to make the work easier though






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:16 am

        Thanks Karyl! And yes the stick blender makes it much easier, especially when you are making such a small amount.

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    13. GUNJAN C Dudani

      April 22, 2019 at 9:56 am

      I am so intrigued with the combination of raspberry with ricotta. I love the photography. It makes me drool over this parfait recipe. it could be my dessert for tomorrow. I will get the ingredients today itself.






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      • Kate

        April 23, 2019 at 11:16 am

        Thank you Gunjan I'm glad you like the recipe!

        Reply

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