
Butterscotch Parfait
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Let me share one of my favorite desserts that always impresses guests without keeping me in the kitchen for hours. This butterscotch parfait comes together in just 35 minutes total, making it perfect for when you want something elegant but don't have all day. The best part is that raspberries, layered throughout, are packed with antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a little less guilty. I love how simple it is to assemble since there's no baking required, just layering gorgeous textures and flavors in a glass. The combination of creamy whipped cream, crunchy digestive biscuits, and that rich butterscotch sauce creates something truly special that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400digestive biscuits
- 200 jarsbutterscotch sauce
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 100 ggolden syrup
- 50 gbutter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200raspberries
- 200 gwhite chocolate chips
- 1 gcinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Crush 400g of Digestive biscuits in a food processor until they are finely crushed.
Tip: Use a rolling pin if you don't have a food processor.
- 2
Mix the crushed biscuits with 100g of Unsalted butter until they are evenly coated.
Tip: Use your hands to mix until the biscuits are evenly coated.
- 3
Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a 20cm square baking dish.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is evenly spread and compact.
- 4
Bake the biscuit base in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
Tip: Keep an eye on the biscuit to prevent burning.
- 5
In a medium saucepan, combine 200g of Butterscotch sauce, 100g of Golden syrup, and 50g of Unsalted butter.
Tip: Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 6
Bring the butterscotch sauce to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Tip: Stir the sauce occasionally to prevent burning.
- 7
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 1ml of Vanilla extract.
Tip: Let the sauce cool slightly before pouring it over the biscuit base.
- 8
Pour the butterscotch sauce over the biscuit base and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This will allow the sauce to set and the flavors to meld.
- 9
Just before serving, whip 200ml of Heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
Tip: Be careful not to over-whip the cream.
- 10
To assemble the parfait, layer 200g of fresh raspberries, 200g of White chocolate chips, and 100g of whipped cream in a glass or parfait dish.
Tip: Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- 11
Sprinkle 1g of Cinnamon over the top of the parfait.
Tip: This adds a nice warmth and depth to the dessert.
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