Patriotic Parfait (with Chocolate)

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 ounces chocolate, fine quality
• 1 1/4 cups creme fraiche
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and rinsed
• 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
• 1 lemon, zest of, grated from the whole lemon
• 1 -2 teaspoon brandy (optional)
• strawberry, whole (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 break up the chocolate into small pieces and put into a mixing bowl large enough to straddle a saucepan.
• 2 put about 1 cup water into saucepan and place bowl with chocolate over the water in the pan.
• 3 place over low heat to melt the chocolate. watch carefully as chocolate melts, about 2 minutes, then stir to a smooth cream.
• 4 remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• 5 whip the creme fraiche with the sugar until fluffy. add the cooled chocolate in a thin steady stream whisking until smooth.
• 6 refrigerate for several hours or overnight until ready to use.
• 7 slice the strawberries and mix with the blueberries, add lemon rind and brandy, if using, and gently stir to mix.
• 8 to assemble the parfaits, alternately layer the mousse with the mixed berries in 6 parfait glasses or spoon into dessert dishes.
• 9 garnish with strawberries if desired.