STRAWBERRY-LEMON PARFAIT

1 /2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup prepared lemon curd*
Grated peel of 1 lemon
2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
Mint sprigs, for garnish

In medium bowl whip cream to form stiff peaks.

In another medium bowl mix about one-fourth of the cream into lemon curd to blend thoroughly, then fold in remaining cream and the lemon peel. Chill.

TO SERVE:
Arrange 3 layers of strawberries and 2 layers of lemon cream in each of 4 stemmed glasses, beginning and ending with strawberries. Garnish with mint. Serve with small crisp cookies.

*Lemon curd is available in the jam and jelly section or gourmet foods section of most supermarkets.

Makes 4 servings
Source: California Strawberry Commission