Lemon Curd Parfait is ridiculously easy to make! The sweet tangy goodness of the lemon curd mixed with the creamy Mascarpone cheese makes for a refreshing treat any time of the year, but we especially like it in the hot summer months, which is why I chose this recipe for this week's #SundaySupper.

This week our #SundaySupper event is all about food served cold! It's hot out, so it's a great time to feature chilled foods. You'll get some great ideas this week that will carry you through summer for sure!! This event is hosted by Alaiyo of the Pescetarian Journal. Thanks for hosting, Alaiyo!!

You can make a batch of my Luscious Lemon Curd in the microwave in less than 5 minutes!! It's true! Lemon Curd is super easy to make in the mircrowave and turns out great. Just be sure to whisk it good!!

I topped this with homemade whipped topping too. Have you ever made whipped cream at home? It's another ridiculously easy homemade recipe and is soooo much better than that store bought stuff!

Trust me! If you follow just a couple of tricks to ensure success, you'll be enjoying homemade whipped topping all the time. I really like how I can control the sweetness of my whipped topping, and there are no funny ingredients that I don't know how to pronounce! I've outlined the tricks in the recipe, so be sure to read it through before you get started!

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On the bottom of this delectable dessert is a homemade graham cracker crust. No I didn't make the graham crackers - I'm not that good! I did take the time to mix them with some sugar and butter, though. These crumbs are super deee-licious! If you're like me, you'll want to just eat this stuff with a spoon!! But remember to save enough for the parfaits! The combination of the graham cracker crumbs topped with the tangy lemon curd and finished with a sweet homemade whipped topping makes for a dreamy ending to just about any meal! Enjoy!

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Lemon Curd Parfait #SundaySupper

By Life Tastes Good
Published 07/06/2014

Ingredients

• 1 batch Luscious Lemon Curd
• 1 8 ounce container Mascarpone Cheese, softened
• kosher salt
• 1 sleeve graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups finely ground crumbs)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled (very important the whipping cream is very cold)
• 2/3 cups sugar

Instructions

1. Make up the Luscious Lemon Curd and allow to cool completely. Combine the lemon curd with 1 (8 ounce) container softened Mascarpone Cheese and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed. Cover and store in fridge until ready to use.
2. For the graham cracker crumbs, place graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor (or a blender) and pulse until you have finely ground crumbs. Add 1/3 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened. Pulse until you have a nice, moist crumb mixture. Give it a taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Adjust the sweetness to your liking, but keep in mind the lemon curd and the whipped topping are sweet as well. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
3. To make the whipped topping be sure your cream is chilled. Clean out the bowl of your food processor and place it, with the blade, in the freezer to chill a bit. Place 2 cups of very cold whipping cream into the bowl of the food processor and pulse about 1 minute until it just starts to thicken. Keep a watch on it so you don't over process it. Once it has started to thicken, add 2/3 cups sugar and a pinch of salt. Pulse another 30 seconds to a minute until it is whipped into cream. Don't over process or it will break and be ruined. Give it a taste and adjust the salt and sugar as needed. You can also do this with a mixer, but it does take a bit longer to whip into cream. Follow the same process using the whisk attachment. Or whisk by hand - which takes even longer and is a good workout ;) Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. When ready to assemble, place graham cracker crumb mixture in the bottom of your serving glass. Use as much or as little as you like. Top the graham crackers with the lemon curd mixture to your liking and finish it off with a big dollop of the homemade whipped cream. I sprinkle some graham crackers on the top as well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat! Enjoy!

Yield: 6-8 Servings
Prep Time: 30 mins.

Total time: 30 mins.

Tags: Lemon Curd, Mascarpone Cheese, Parfait, Dessert, Sweet, Whipped Cream, Homemade, Graham Crackers, #SundaySupper, Summer

The #SundaySupper team has you covered all summer long! You'll keep your cool and enjoy tasty treats from beverages right on through to dessert, so be sure to visit these amazing blogs to see what's cookin'!!  er... chillin' in this case <smile>

Brisk Beverages

• Blackberry and Peach Sparkling {Camping} Sangria from Simply Healthy Family
• Mocha Madness Milkshake from Desserts Required
• Savory Salted Cumin Mint Lassi With Greek Yogurt from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
• Skinny Watermelon Mojito from Peanut Butter & Peppers
• Southern Sweet Tea from Gluten Free Crumbley
• Strawberry Mango White Sangria from The Texan New Yorker
• The Polar Cap Drink from Seduction in the Kitchen
• Vanilla Root Beer Cream Soda from Feed Me, Seymour

Chilled Starters

• Avocado Hummus Dip from Shockingly Delicious
• Bak Kwa (Grilled Chili Pork Jerky) from Food Lust People Love
• Cucumber-Watercress Soup - Gazpacho Style from The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Gazpacho from Jelly Toast
• Green Gazpacho from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Rabarbersuppe Med Vin (Danish Rhubarb Wine Soup from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Mexican Flag Guacamole from What Smells So Good?
• Polish Chilled Beet Soup (Chlodnik) from Curious Cuisiniere
• Tuna Tartare from Kimchi Mom
• White Gazpacho from The Little Ferraro Kitchen

Snappy Salads and Sides

• Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad from Neighborfood
• Broccoli Salad from Flavor Mosaic
• Cantaloupe Risotto from Confessions of A Culinary Diva
• Cold Peanut Noodles from girlichef
• Korean Salad from Noshing With The Nolands
• Layered Salad with Green Goddess Dressing from Delaware Girl Eats
• Pesto Pasta Salad from Supper for a Steal
• Picnic Orzo Salad from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
• Spinach Salad with Curried Apple and Cashew Dressing from Peaceful Cooking
• Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
• Tuna and Potato Salad from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Quinoa Fruit Salad with a Creamy Yogurt Dressing from Simply Gourmet
• Watermelon, Mango and Arugula Salad from Take a Bite Out of Boca

Refreshing Main Dishes

• Buffalo and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad from Cookin' Mimi
• Jalapeno Ham Salad from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Shrimp Ceviche from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Surimi Salad from Pescetarian Journal
• Zucchini Lasagna from Nosh My Way

Cool Confections

• Berry Ice Cream Bomb from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Cherry Cream Cheese Ice Cream from Magnolia Days
• Lemon Curd Parfait from Life Tastes Good
• Lemon Thyme Ice Pops from Country Girl in the Village
• Mocha Latte Ice Cream from The Foodie Army Wife
• No Maker Required Berry Ice Cream from Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
• No-Bake Penuche Drop Cookies from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
• No-Bake Raspberry and Japanese Yuzu Citrus Bars from NinjaBaking.com
• No Churn Lemon Ice Cream {Dairy Free} from Healthy. Delicious.
• Nutella and Pistachio Gelato from La Bella Vita Cucina
• Olive Oil Gelato from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Pluot Ice Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Raspberries and Cream Panna Cotta from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Salted Caramel Gelato from Manu's Menu
• Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches from The Redhead Baker
• Trio of Fruity Ice Cream Toppings from Foxes Love Lemons
• Vanilla Bean Chia Seed Pudding from Pies and Plots
• White Chocolate Fruit Dip from Hezzi D's Book and Cooks

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