Limoncello Parfaits

Name: Limoncello Parfaits
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H50M0.000S
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 5 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 pound mascarpone cheese; 1 shot (1 1/2 ounces) limoncello; Zest of 1 lemon; Pinch of salt; 12 Italian ladyfinger cookies, quartered; Limoncello Simple Syrup, recipe follows; 8 ounces fresh berries; 12 sprigs fresh basil; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon limoncello

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Level: Easy

Total: 3 hr 50 min (includes chilling and cooling times)
Active: 35 min

Yield: 12 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 3 hr 50 min (includes chilling and cooling times)
Active: 35 min

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

5 large eggs, separated

1/2 cup sugar

1 pound mascarpone cheese

1 shot (1 1/2 ounces) limoncello

Zest of 1 lemon

Pinch of salt

12 Italian ladyfinger cookies, quartered

Limoncello Simple Syrup, recipe follows

8 ounces fresh berries

12 sprigs fresh basil

Limoncello Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon limoncello

Directions

Special equipment:

a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and twelve 8-ounce parfait cups

To make the mousse, in a medium bowl, beat together the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar until light and creamy.
In a separate medium bowl, work the mascarpone with a wooden spoon until all lumps are eliminated. Add the yolk mixture, limoncello and lemon zest and stir to combine.
In a third medium bowl, combine the egg whites, salt and remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat with an electric mixer until medium peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in 3 additions. Transfer the mousse to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
To assemble, quickly dip 2 ladyfinger quarters into the Limoncello Simple Syrup, then put them in an 8-ounce parfait cup. Add a layer of mousse, followed by another 2 dipped ladyfinger quarters and a final layer of mousse. Continue with the remaining ladyfingers, syrup and mousse. Cover the parfait cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Garnish the top of each parfait with a spoonful of berries and a sprig of basil.

Limoncello Simple Syrup:

In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to bubble along the sides of the pot and the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a bowl, add the limoncello and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.

Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.