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Lemon Fruit Parfait

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A Lemon Fruit Parfait is an easy treat to bring to summer cookouts or barbecues. Layers of snack cakes, lemon mousse, and fresh berries make each no bake dessert cup so fruity and delicious.

Three lemon fruit parfaits with layers of snack cakes, lemon mousse, and fresh fruit layered in each one

No Bake Parfaits:

Living in Florida, summer comes to us by early April. We are preparing for those nice hot days. Thankfully, the humidity does not come until later.

When it gets hot and extra humid outside, we really do not like to turn the oven on. Easy no bake desserts are the perfect thing for those hot summer days.

During the summer months I like to make a yogurt fruit salad using Cool Whip, lemon yogurt, and fresh berries for a light and refreshing dessert.

Four Lemon Fruit Parfaits with layers of cake, lemon mousse, and fresh berries topped with whipped cream and more berries

We had an extra can of lemon pie filling in the pantry, so I used that instead of the yogurt.

Strawberries and blueberries were a given for these easy no bake desserts.   Those two fruits make the prettiest patriotic treats because of the red and blue colors.  

Recipe Ingredients:

  • Cloud Cakes – any variety of cream filled cake will work
  • Lemon Pie Filling
  • Cool Whip – you can use store bought or make Homemade Whipped Cream 
  • Fresh Berries – use your favorites

The extra swirl of Cool Whip makes these the perfect red, white, and blue desserts for holiday parties or picnics.

Ingredients to make a Lemon Fruit Parfait on a dark counter

Four Lemon Fruit Parfaits with layers of cake, lemon mousse, and berries on a table outside

As soon as I saw the cream-filled cloud cakes, I knew they would be perfect with the fruit in the lemon parfait.

Other Variations:

If you can’t find those cakes, try a different snack cake.  There are so many different kinds of snack cakes that would work in these easy fruit parfaits.

Two lemon fruit parfaits with layers of cake, filling, and fruit on a table outside

How to make Lemon Fruit Parfait:

  1. Cut the snack cakes into small bite sized pieces. Dice the strawberries.
  2. Gently fold together the lemon pie filling and Cool Whip in a bowl.
  3. Layer the snack cakes, lemon cream filling, and fresh fruit in mason jars. If you are taking these fruit parfaits to a party, leave enough room at the top, so you can put the lids on.
  4. Add the swirl of Cool Whip and extra berries, right before serving.

BRUCREW TIP: You can also use this Homemade Whipped Cream instead of the Cool Whip.

Other easy no bake desserts:

  • Cheesecake Parfait – layers of cookies and fruit make these the perfect dessert to share at summer parties and picnics.
  • Snickers Dessert – crunchy apples, creamy cheesecake, and candy bars make this an impressive no bake dessert.
  • Lemon Fruit Dip – this easy two ingredient is perfect for dipping all the fruit and cookies in.
  • Black Forest No Bake Cheesecake – an Oreo crust holds chocolate cheesecake and cherry pie filling, and it tastes amazing!
  • Banana Split Dessert – your favorite ice cream toppings and a cookie crust makes this no bake dessert so good.
  • Peach Parfait – pie filling, no bake cheesecake, and cake in a jar is an easy dessert for any party.

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Lemon Fruit Parfait Recipe

Lemon Fruit Parfait Recipe

Yield: 5 large parfaits
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

A Lemon Fruit Parfait is an easy treat to bring to summer cookouts or barbecues. Layers of snack cakes, lemon mousse, and fresh berries make each no bake dessert cup so fruity and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 - 21 ounce can Lucky Leaf lemon pie filling
  • 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
  • 10 cream filled sponge cakes
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cups blueberries

Instructions

  1. Place the pie filling in a large bowl. Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip and stir gently until mixed in.
  2. For each parfait, cut 2 sponge cakes and layer them in jars with strawberries, blueberries and lemon mousse.
  3. Top with extra Cool Whip and fruit if desired. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 449Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Pudding and Parfaits

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*The recipe and post for Lemon Mousse Fruit Parfaits was originally published on June 23, 2013. It was updated and republished on March 21, 2021.

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Comments

  3. Jen says

    Love this quick and easy dessert especially for summer when the kids seem to be bottomless pits of hunger, lol. Looks amazing!

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  10. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    Oh my goodness it was SO HOT today I couldn’t even look at food. I had no idea what I wanted for breakfast, now i know I could make this gorgeous parfait! Maybe not the healthiest in the world, but it DOES have berries heehee so I can’t be too off the mark. 😉

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