Desserts in Jars! Doesn’t that sound divine? Imagine scooping into a glass jar and eating something decadent out of it. When I received the book “Desserts in Jars’ by Shaina Olmanson a few months back I was thrilled! It had so many creative recipes in it. I made a cherry almond crumble where I baked the crumble in the jar and it tasted so good!!! My Sunday Supper team is doing a “Desserts in Jars “theme and I decided to make my roasted strawberry parfaits. Some baking involved but not in the jar. The jar is used to set up a pretty parfait. Strawberry season is here and I am trying to find creative ways for my family to eat strawberries. Roasting fruit brings out its flavor and berries are no exception. Roast strawberries with some natural sugar and you have a treat in itself. Top this with some whipped cream and you have a super yummy treat. Add some toasted coconut and you have a decadent gourmet dessert. Given my current craze for coconut I used coconut cream. You can use plain whipped cream or yogurt if you like. It came out so well!! Never mind that my youngest built the parfaits a little messy … it tasted yum! I want to try this with blueberries next!
Using Jars!
Apart from the fact that there is something magical about eating out a jar, you can just close the lid for desserts on the go. It makes a great gift too. Wrap a ribbon or some raffia around it and you have the perfect gift or goodie bag! Jars are very versatile and you can bake in them too! Best of all desserts in jars are totally reusable. Want to go green? Make desserts, goodies in jars and recycle.
Nutrition Wise!
Strawberries are bursting with Vitamin C and have a healthy dose of antioxidants and fiber! They are the perfect low GI fruit. Check out my strawberries getting ready to get roasted !
Roasted Strawberry Coconut Cream Parfaits
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| Serves | 4 |
| Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
Ingredients
- 1lb strawberries (cut into 4 pieces)
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar (divided)
- 1 Can/cup coconut cream
- 2 Tbsp coconut flakes
Note
Swap the coconut cream with cream or yogurt if you want for a non vegan version.
Directions
| Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss cut berries with 1 tbsp of sugar and bake for 10 -12 minutes. Berries will get soft and start bursting with juice. Take out of the oven and cool berries and juice. | |
| Drain the watery part of the coconut cream if using canned cream. Beat the thick part with 1 tbsp of sugar. | |
| Layer coconut cream and berries into jars. lightly toast coconut flakes and top the parfaits ! | |
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Hi there! I’m Sunithi, AKA Sue, a registered dietitian with a sweet tooth and a passion for eating healthy (quite a combo) currently working as an independent consultant in the DC Metro area. I’m also a blogger, health nut, nutrition geek who jogs to keep sane :)! I love to revamp recipes and add some ‘Nutrition Bytes’ to them. All my recipes are gluten free! I also blog on natural health and fitness! Visit often and drop me a note if you have any nutrition queries!
Sue I could eat this off the screen! Roasted strawberries and coconut wow!
Okay, now I simply must try roasting strawberries.
Mmm I have wanted to try roasted strawberries.
Coconut and strawberries are a wonderful combination! This dessert looks wonderful!!!!
I love roasted strawberries! These are amazing, Sue!
I must try roasting strawberries! Your parfaits look incredible, Sue!
Funny with all of the strawberry recipes I’ve made, I never tried roasting them. Parfaits look heavenly!
I love roasted strawberries! And what a perfect combination. Can’t wait to hear how the blueberry version comes out too- yum!!!
Ooh I have all the ingredients for this, have to try it!
This dessert sounds decadent… and your pictures make it look like I can eat it off the screen. I have never baked or roasted my strawberries but I am going to give it a try and I have to look for coconut cream ~ where would I find it.
yummm! Love this. . love strawberries and coconut!
I love parfaits and I love coconut… these look delicious! And I am going to have to try roasting strawberries because this sounds amazing.
Strawberries are finally in season locally where I live so I’ve been buying them like a madwoman! I froze three pounds yesterday and plan on freezing more so that I can have fresh local berries year round. I’ve never roasted berries before and now after reading your post, I totally want to. Your parfaits look to die for, Sue! So creamy, luscious and flavourful.
I love strawberry 🙂 But what make I love the most of them is your parfait this one 🙂
I should try this one for my dessert today 🙂
Wait, your youngest child built these parfaits? Looks MUCH nicer than what I could have done! I was just plopping stuff into jars and hoping for the best (and they’re not nearly as pretty as yours!)
I love the idea of roasting strawberries. I’ve never tried it, but you’ve really convinced me I need to give it a whirl!
I love the idea of whipping the coconut cream instead of using regular whipped cream. I am totally having a love affair with coconut lately too!
Roast strawberries are delicious… I eat them just as is 🙂
This looks really delicious I can’t wait to try this one myself.
It looks so delicious. I love to have it. Me and my family members love strawberry and i am sure they will this dessert. I am going to surprise them with this dessert tonight. Ingredients are also easily available in my kitchen. I cannot wait anymore.
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