Summer Strawberry Parfaits

This recipe makes use of Summer berries.  You could also use blueberries or raspberries!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes plus standing

Serves 4

• 2 punnets fresh strawberries, quartered
• 2 Tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup reduced fat yogurt
• ¼ cup reduced fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• Whole strawberries and fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Method

1. Combine the strawberries and brown sugar in a medium bowl and mix well.  Stand mixture until the sugar dissolves and strawberries release their juices, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream and orange rind.
3. Spoon one-third of berry mixture into 4 parfait glasses, dividing evenly.  Top each with 2 Tablespoons of yogurt mixture.  Repeat with another layer of berry mixture and yogurt mixture.
4. Spoon remaining berry mixture over yogurt, dividing it evenly.  Top each with 1 Tablespoon of yogurt mixture.  Decorate with whole berries and mint sprigs.  Serve immediately.