Blueberry Melba Parfaits
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Last weekend, we went to visit family. It was my job to come up with a dessert for everyone to enjoy. I didn’t have my own cookbooks, so I searched through my cousin’s collection. That is when I came across this recipe for Blueberry Melba Parfaits.
What Ingredients Will I Need?
- Fresh or Frozen Raspberries
- Sugar
- Corn Starch
- Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
- Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
- Ground Cinnamon
Helpful Tips for Making Blueberry Melba Parfaits
- Let ice cream sit out for at least 30 minutes before use.
- Set out all other frozen ingredients for at least an hour before use.
- For best presentation, serve in clear glasses.
- Make the mixtures the day before for best results.
- Just before serving, layer the ice cream mixture with the berry mixture.
Other Recipes You Might Like
No Churn Custard Ice Cream is perfect for summer! If you like blueberries, you will love this Victory Blueberry Pie or this No Bake Blueberry Delight. You may also enjoy Cinnamon Crumb Cake or these Chocolate Pudding Cookies. Wash it all down with this Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe!
Final Thoughts on Blueberry Melba Parfaits
Overall, this dessert was easy to make and delicious to eat! Everyone in my family enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for Fourth of July or another summer celebration. The hint of cinnamon and orange in the vanilla ice cream gave it a unique flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Blueberry Melba Parfaits
Ingredients
- 1 10 ounce Package Frozen Red Raspberries Thawed
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 16 ounce Package Frozen Blueberries Thawed and Drained
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Quart Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate Thawed
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Scrape ice cream into a bowl.
- Stir ice cream to soften.
- Stir in orange juice concentrate and cinnamon.
- Freeze 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
- While ice cream mixture is freezing, drain raspberries.
- Pour raspberries into measuring cup.
- Add enough water to make 1 cup.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and raspberries.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Add blueberries and lemon juice.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Cover berry mixture and chill in refrigerator.
- To serve, alternately layer ice cream mixture and fruit mixture in 6 serving glasses.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Let ice cream sit out for at least 30 minutes before use.
- Set out all other frozen ingredients for at least an hour before use.
- For best presentation, serve in clear glasses.
- Make the mixtures the day before for best results.
- Just before serving, layer the ice cream mixture with the berry mixture.
Adapted from “Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook” copyright 1981
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These blueberry melba parfaits look perfect for a hot summer’s day! I could definitely do with one as it’s super sunny today, I bet they are very refreshing 🙂
Thank you! They are great for hot summer days, for sure!
Wow! This looks like such a refreshing treat. Ice cream and berries? YUM!
Crystal | http://www.amazingbaby.app
Thank you so much! It really is yummy!
I look forward to trying this out for myself soon! This recipe is PERFECT for these hot Texas days. Thanks for sharing this!
Yes, this is great on hot days! It was a refreshing treat after dinner. 🙂 I hope you like it!
Perfect for the long hot summer days, easy to make and look so pretty.
Thank you! 🙂
You best believe I’ll be making these this week! Omfg they look and sound absolutely delicious. I do love anything with blueberry in at the moment so this sounds right up my street. Your bakes are just amazing, always draw me in and get me wanting to bake asap! Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
You’re so sweet! Thank you! 🙂
This is such an easy and great recipe. I could eat one now, but it’s breakfast time here in the UK, so I probably shouldn’t.
Thank you! I would eat if for breakfast, if I could lol.
This looks like a super lovely and refreshing dessert, perfect for Summer!
Thank you! 🙂
This sounds absolutely delicious and looks perfect for this bout of hot weather we are having! Need to get some ice cream and get cooking!
It is the perfect summer treat!
I love how easy this recipe is! And ingredients that people readily have on hand!!
Thank you! I hope you get to make it soon! 🙂
I made the mixture the night before as you suggested and it turned out perfect!
I’m so glad it turned out well!
I’ve never tried these before, but I’m so happy I can across this recipe. Boy what a hit. Thank you for sharing.
I’m happy to hear that it was a hit!
These blueberry parfaits were the perfect blend of indulgence and a refreshing boost! Plus, they were simple enough top whip up that my daughter jumped in to help.
They are super simple. I’m glad your daughter was able to help!
I love that these use frozen fruit! What a tasty and refreshing dessert – I’ll make it again soon, for sure!
Yes, very refreshing! 🙂
These parfaits came out so good! Nice and refreshing alternative to stand ice cream for dessert.