Strawberry and Cream Parfait

Ingredients (Serves 4 – 6)

Strawberry Layer:

1. Strawberries – 2 cups, sliced or chopped

Sugar – 1 – 2 tsp

Cream layer:

1. Heavy whipping cream – 1.5 cup

Vanilla extract – 1/2 tsp

Condensed milk – 1/4 – 1/2 cup or to taste (you can use 2 – 3 tbsp powdered sugar instead)

1. Cookie Layer:

Graham crackers / oreo cookies/ chocolate chip cookies or any cookies you like – 8 – 10 or as required

Method

Strawberry Layer:

1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 10 – 15 minutes until berries turn soft and juicy.
   Cream Layer:
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, condensed milk and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer on high speed until you get soft or medium peaks, takes about 4 – 6 minutes.
3. Cookie Layer:
   Crush the cookies using your hands (or place them in a zipper lock and crush using a rolling pin)
4. To assemble
   Arrange serving glasses of your choice. Put 1 – 2 tbsp crushed cookies into the bottom of each glass. Top with 2 – 3 tbsps of strawberries followed by 1/4 cup of whipped cream. Repeat the layers again. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you are ready to serve.