Can I use frozen raspberries for a raspberry 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 these raspberry ricotta parfaits 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.

Raspberry Parfaits with Ricotta and Almonds

Raspberry Ricotta Parfaits

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

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

Ingredients

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1/4 cup (27 g) sliced almonds
6 ounces (170 g) fresh raspberries, washed and dried
5 tablespoons (68 g) granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup (122 g) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy whipping cream

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Instructions

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.
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.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and remaining sugar. Stir to combine until the ricotta is smooth.
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).
Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta cheese until mostly combined (do not over mix).
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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