Berries and Cream Parfait

Sweet, caramel-y, and oh so creamy, this Berries and Cream Parfait is not your average dessert dip! The whipped cream is a mix of heavy cream, sweet vanilla, and just a little bit of sour cream. The “caramel” topping is made with only one secret ingredient… brown sugar! Serve as a dip or layer with delicious fresh berries and enjoy as a full dessert that you could eat all day long! It’s seriously roll-your-eyes-back good.. Trust me, this parfait is extra special. Every bite is sweet, creamy, and bursting with fresh summer berries. The perfect spring and summer dessert!

two glasses of berries and cream parfait with a jar of blueberries and a sparkler

About The Recipe

This parfait is a staple of my childhood summers. It was the one thing my mom always made when we had company over, especially during the holiday’s! It was the one thing absolutely everyone loved. Our friends and family would fight over who got to take the leftovers home!

The recipe has always been a close guarded secret. Friends and family alike have tried to guess what’s in it, and nobody ever got it right! We’ve heard some interesting (and even funny!) theories of what could make this so darn good.

Everyone always overcomplicated the recipe. C’mon, guys.. don’t you know us at all? This recipe is only four super-simple pantry staple ingredients, because why make things more difficult when you definitely don’t need to!

two glasses of berry parfaits on a marble board with mint and a spoon

So, this is actually the very first time we are giving this recipe out.

It’s so good and super easy to make!

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream
  • Vanilla
  • Sour Cream
  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • Berries (your choice)
a bowl of blueberries, a basket of strawberries, and three bowls with heavy cream, vanilla, and sour cream on a marble board

Instructions

First things first, beat the heavy cream with the vanilla until stiff peaks form. Its okay if you over-beat the cream a little. Now, stir in the sour cream and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix all the berries together. Set aside.

chopped berries in a glass bowl

Get individual glasses and spoon 1/2 cup of fresh berries into the bottom of each glass. Top the berries with 1/2 cup of the whipped cream mixture. Then, sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of dark brown sugar. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the glass!

Once you’ve filled your glasses, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

berry parfaits wrapped in plastic wrap

How To Store

To store these, wrap the top of the glasses with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for about 2-3 days.

Variations

  • You can easily forgo layering the dessert with the berries and, instead, mix up the whipped cream and sprinkle the top with the dark brown sugar, making this a delicious fruit dip rather than an individual dessert.
  • We love using strawberries and blueberries for this recipe, but you can use any kind of fruit you like.
  • Serve with graham crackers to make the ultimate summer dessert!
a glass of berries and cream parfait with a mint sprig, a spoon, on a marble coaster

Expert Tips

  • Make sure the heavy cream is cold, or it won’t whip.
  • Don’t be tempted to substitute light brown sugar. The extra molasses in the dark brown sugar is what gives this dessert its caramel-y flavor.
  • While you can serve this dessert without the berries, the berries add an extra dimension of sweetness and flavor!

When you make this Berries and Cream Parfait recipe, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

two glasses of berries and cream parfait with a jar of blueberries and a sparkler

Berries and Cream Parfait

Traci
This Berries and Cream parfait is light, airy, fluffy, caramel-y, and loaded with delicious fresh berries! It's the perfect summer dessert!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Additional Time 1 d
Total Time 1 d 10 mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 673 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
  • 4 cups fresh berries washed, drained, and sliced

Instructions

  • Whip heavy cream and vanilla at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • In a 16 ounce glass, layer 1/2 cup berries then 1/2 cup cream mixture.
  • Top with 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving, remove from refrigerator, remove plastic wrap, and top with fresh berries.

Notes

  • Make sure the heavy cream is cold, or it won’t whip.
  • Don’t be tempted to substitute light brown sugar. The extra molasses in the dark brown sugar is what gives this dessert its caramel-y flavor.
  • While you can serve this dessert without the berries, the berries add an extra dimension of sweetness and flavor!
  • This recipe can be made in a larger container (such as a trifle dish) with or without the berries layered in it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 58mgFiber: 6gSugar: 36g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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