This delicious Raspberry Brownie Parfait is sure to score some major brownie points and spark some romance this Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! You may be wondering what you can do that will make your sweetheart feel special. As they say, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Truth be told, the same goes for women. If you're cooking or baking for your girlfriend or wife this Valentine's Day, you're sure to score some brownie points. Speaking of brownies, this Raspberry Brownie Parfait is sure to score some major brownie points and spark some romance.
If looking for something romantic and decadent to make for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, you can't go wrong with this simple raspberry brownie parfait. Not only does it look romantic, but the flavors of raspberry and chocolate and the creamy texture of the mousse are going to speak to the heart of anyone you make this for. And, if you're single, what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than skipping dinner and going straight for dessert?
What's really wonderful about this recipe when it comes to preparation is that you can use store bought brownies to make things a bit easier. You can also make the raspberry mousse and whipped cream that morning and then assemble the parfaits just before dinner. If you choose to assemble the desserts earlier than that, wait to add the Conversation Hearts to the top to prevent them from becoming soggy. With that said, these really will hold up better if you assemble them as close to dessert time as possible.
If for any reason you or your partner doesn't like raspberries, no big deal. You can easily substitute strawberries. Technically, you could use any berry you wanted, but you want to stick with red berries for Valentine's Day.
I hope you and your loved one enjoy this Raspberry Brownie Parfait and have a very happy Valentine's Day!
If you are looking for more Valentine's Day dessert ideas, check out the links to related posts below the recipe card. Enjoy!
Valentine’s Day Raspberry Brownie Parfait
Ingredients
For The Parfait
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries
- 1 package of pre-made brownies
- Raspberry Mousse
- Fresh Whip Cream
- Chocolate Heart
- Conversation hearts
- Valentine's Day sprinkles
For the Chocolate Hearts
- bag of red chocolate candy wafers
- disposable piping bags
- wax paper
- cookie sheet
For The Mousse
- 3 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 3 Tbsp cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- To make the chocolate hearts: Place wax paper onto a cookie sheet, set aside. In a double broiler, melt the red chocolate candy wafers until smooth. Combine two piping bags and pour the chocolate into the bag. Cut the tip of the piping bag. Pipe hearts onto the wax paper and place into the fridge for 10 minutes.
- To prepare the mousse: Wash and pat dry raspberries, then pulse in a food processor until well pureed. Set aside. Add 3 Tbsp water and your into a small microwave safe bowl, then let sit for 5 minutes. Place your gelatin mixture in the microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Remove and whisk for 1 minute. Let mixture cool 4 minutes until room temp. Add in 1/4 cup powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Set to the side. In a large bowl blend cream cheese and 2 cups powdered sugar with hand blender until well combined. Add vanilla and red food coloring and mix until combined then increase to high speed and whip until light and fluffy about 2 minutes. Add in your raspberry puree and the gelatin mixture and mix until well combined. Fold in 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture,repeat steps until all is folded in. Place in refrigerator.
- To prepare Whip Cream: Place your mixer bowl and whisk in freezer for 30 minutes to chill. Pour heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla into the cold bowl. Whisk on high speed for 1-2 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Putting it all together: Place quartered brownies in bottom of parfait glass. Next, add a layer of Raspberry mousse and a layer of fresh raspberries. Continue until your parfait cup is filled. Finally, top with whip cream, chocolate hearts, conversation hearts, and sprinkles.
Tammie Justice says
02/10/2017 at 2:20 amThis has to be on the top 5 desserts on all the Valentine’s posts. It looks so heavenly
Kelly says
02/11/2017 at 11:50 amYeah, these look amazing. Look really easy to do as well. The brownies and cream combination would be awesome. Brownies can be so rich and the cream would tame it down some. Yummy.
Bethany Suire says
02/12/2017 at 12:44 amThe perfect VALENTINE’S DAY dessert! Thanks for sharing!
Abigail Stinson says
02/13/2017 at 10:54 pmLooks delisious!
Desiree says
02/14/2017 at 2:28 amThis looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Christy G. says
02/15/2017 at 12:40 amWhat a lovely Valentine’s Day dessert. Thanks for posting!
Dotty J Boucher says
02/16/2017 at 12:17 pmWOW!! talk about yummy! I love that its not going to take me much time to make something like this and I bet you can switch up the color on this for other holidays to come.
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Wanda Tracey says
02/16/2017 at 4:17 pmThis looks like a very delicious dessert and it look so perfect for Valentines Day.
Margaret Appel says
02/16/2017 at 5:38 pmOMG This looks so delicious & awesomely put-together! Making me hungry just looking at it! Thanks for the recipe, this one is coming out at the family dinner next time we all get together. My siblings are going to be impressed! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
denise low says
02/17/2017 at 11:31 amThis looks delicious. This would be great anytime. Thank you for sharing.
Arlene MCC says
02/18/2017 at 3:17 pmgotta try it looks heavenly
Sherry Fram says
02/18/2017 at 6:53 pmSounds delicious! Will have to try this!
Linda Manns Linneman says
02/19/2017 at 9:23 amThis sounds so good. I love raspberries. I can’ wait to try out this great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing
Sandy Weinstein says
02/20/2017 at 3:32 pmthis is so cute, i love raspberries. i would like to know how to make the red hearts sticking out. they are very unique.
Amin Salasa says
02/22/2017 at 1:22 amwhat a delicious and lovely dessert… thanks for sharing the recipe
Amy Green says
02/24/2017 at 12:50 amWow, you could retitle Prince’s to “Raspberry Sorbet” like on the ’90’s tv show, “Muppets Tonight”! I love the addition of the Valentine’s candy hearts. The topping additions are amazing.
Jasmine Stanford says
02/24/2017 at 8:31 pmThese look amazing!
Kristi says
03/26/2017 at 11:47 pmThis would be great anytime of year! I love chocolate and raspberries together.
Linda Manns Linneman says
07/24/2017 at 11:46 amThis sounds so good. I love raspberries. Thank you for this great recipe. God Bless