Artisanal Nordic Vegetarian Berry Parfait: A Culinary Masterpiece in Mouthfeel, Aroma, and Plating Appeal

Allergens

Coconut (coconut cream)

Ingredients

• Fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• Coconut cream
• Vegan dark chocolate
• Almond milk
• Agar agar powder
• Lemon zest
• Mint leaves

Instructions

1. a. Begin by preparing the coconut cream mousse: In a blender, combine coconut cream, almond milk, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. b. Set aside 1 cup of mixed berries for garnish. Divide the remaining mixed berries evenly among two parfait glasses. c. In a small saucepan, combine agar agar powder with 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir well to dissolve the agar agar completely. Let it cool slightly. d. Pour the agar agar mixture into the coconut cream mousse and blend until combined. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until it starts to thicken. e. Once the coconut cream mousse has started to set, whip it with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. f. Chop the vegan dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted. g. Assemble the parfaits by layering the whipped coconut cream mousse and berries in the parfait glasses, alternating between the two. Drizzle melted dark chocolate on top of the last layer of coconut cream mousse. h. Refrigerate the assembled parfaits for at least 2 hours or until they are set. Garnish with the reserved mixed berries and a sprig of mint leaves just before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors and textures in this dish creates a symphony for your palate.

Notes

To enhance the visual appeal, consider using different colored glassware for the parfaits.