White Chocolate Raspberry Pasta Parfait (Print Version)

Silky mousse, tangy raspberry, and tender pasta combined in a show-stopping parfait with refreshing flavors.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 100 g short pasta (farfalle or small shells)
02 - Pinch of salt

→ White Chocolate Mousse

03 - 120 g white chocolate, chopped
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 2 large egg yolks
06 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 120 ml heavy cream, cold

→ Whipped Cream

08 - 180 ml heavy cream, cold
09 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Raspberry Coulis

11 - 200 g fresh or frozen raspberries
12 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh raspberries
15 - White chocolate shavings
16 - Mint leaves (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add short pasta and cook 8–10 minutes until just al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool completely.
02 - Combine raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until fruit is soft. Press through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Chill coulis until assembly.
03 - Melt chopped white chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler), stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
04 - Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar in a separate mixing bowl until thickened and pale. Slowly whisk in melted white chocolate mixture and allow to cool.
05 - Whip 120 ml heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cooled chocolate-yolk mixture. Refrigerate mousse for at least 20 minutes.
06 - Beat 180 ml cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
07 - In 4 tall glasses, alternate layers of cooled pasta, white chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, and whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream.
08 - Top with fresh raspberries, white chocolate shavings, and mint leaves as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.

# Notes:

01 - For added flavor, try tossing cooled pasta with a splash of vanilla syrup before layering.
02 - You may substitute strawberries or mixed berries for raspberries if preferred.
03 - To enhance freshness, drizzle a small amount of orange juice between layers.
04 - Select pasteurized eggs or an egg yolk substitute if concerned about raw eggs in the mousse.

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