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Blueberry Melba Parfaits in clear wine glasses on counter
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Blueberry Melba Parfaits

Blueberry Melba Parfaits are a delicious layered dessert with berries and vanilla ice cream. They are a perfect summer treat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Berries, Blueberry, Dessert, Ice Cream, Raspberry
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Heidi Bruaw

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.