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.
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.
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.
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.
- Oatmeal creme pies were amazing in this Berry Trifle.
- For a chocolate version, see how I used Swiss cake rolls in this Swiss Rolls Cake.
How to make Lemon Fruit Parfait:
- Cut the snack cakes into small bite sized pieces. Dice the strawberries.
- Gently fold together the lemon pie filling and Cool Whip in a bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe
Lemon Fruit Parfait Recipe
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 ¼ cups sliced strawberries
- 1 ¼ cups blueberries
Instructions
- Place the pie filling in a large bowl. Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip and stir gently until mixed in.
- For each parfait, cut 2 sponge cakes and layer them in jars with strawberries, blueberries and lemon mousse.
- Top with extra Cool Whip and fruit if desired. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount 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.
*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.
Jen says
Love this quick and easy dessert especially for summer when the kids seem to be bottomless pits of hunger, lol. Looks amazing!
Kristyn says
Oh, wow..my family would devour these!! They look perfect on a hot summer day!
April says
Delicious and easy - my kind of dessert!
Marissa @ Life is Fantasmic says
YUM!!! I’d love for you to share this at my Saturday Dishes Link Party this weekend! It’s a themed link up & this week’s theme is Memorial Day & Grilling! Feel free to share other old or new posts that fit the theme as well if you have them! (:
http://lifeisfantasmic.blogspot.com/2014/05/saturday-dishes-memorial-day-grilling.html
Mattie says
These look really delicious can you please tell me what size jars you used and where I can purchase them.
Thank you in advance
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I believe these are the 8 ounce canning jars. I buy them at Walmart.
Tammi says
These look amazing!!! And no cook? Hahaha!!! I want to do a happy dance. Pinning this fabulous recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
This sounds so, so delicious! I love parfaits and this one is awesome 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Lyuba!!
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. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, I consider this healthy!! LOL!!
Diane says
Delicious looking!!! Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!! 😉
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
So cute and easy to make! I love all the fruit - a refreshing treat for sure 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Definitely refreshing!! I'm going to make these again soon! 😉
carrian says
one of my all time favorite flavors!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You need to try this then!!! 🙂
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I LOVE stuff in jars - these are just perfect for the 4th!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Ashley!! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Love these Jocelyn! So easy to make and, well, you know me and jars! 🙂 Love the washi on the spoons...I still need to find some good colors and patterns!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Dorothy!! Haha, yes I'm the same way about jars!! I love the washi tape, it's so fun to use!
Tieghan says
These are so pretty and so fun for the 4th!! They even look easy enough to make on vacay for 26 of my family members! LOL!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks girl!! Yes, totally easy peasy!! 😉
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Oh wow! The "twinkie" cake cubes is a fabulous idea! So cute & I bet it tastes fabulous!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Fabulous would definitely describe these well!! 😉
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I know that my family would gobble this up in no time at all! This looks incredible and love that it is no bake!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks!! My kids just loved these!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
These look so light and refreshing! Perfect for a summer picnic!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Aimee!! 😉
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
YUM! These look delicious Jocelyn! Pinning and sharing on FB & Twitter. WOuld love for you to come link up at my "Best Of The Weekend" party if you have a sec!
Have a great day!
xoxo
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so very much Claire!!! 😉
michelle says
how soon ahead should I prepare these?
Jocelyn says
They are best made and served right away, but you can make it up to a day ahead. The cut up strawberries will start to get juicy after that. I hope you enjoy it!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Wow, do these ever look creamy and delicious! I loved layered desserts like this, and that flavor combination sounds perfect. I love lemon mixed with fresh fruit!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Marcie!! I love lemon with other fruit too! It just gives it that little tart punch 😉
Julie says
Yum, these looks so refreshing and delicious, Jocelyn! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Julie!! 😉