These dessert parfaits are so pretty – they look fancier than they have a right to be, considering how easy they are to make. They are also not too sweet and make the perfect finish to a casual summer dinner party. Start by beating cream cheese with honey and lemon until fluffy to add extra creaminess to the ricotta. Then add whole milk ricotta and beat to combine. Your work, if you want to call it that, is almost done. Strain some strawberry jam into a bowl and mix it with lemon juice. Toss the berries to give them a glazed look. They will be shiny, a little sweet, and have that extra fruity flavor of the jam. Now, have some fun! Layer the berries and ricotta into glasses — you could use tumblers, champagne glasses, or any clear dessert dish you have on hand. You can make them up to a day in advance, but who can really wait that long to eat dessert? The fruit and ricotta can be layered into dishes and refrigerated for up to a day. Sprinkle with pistachios and mint until just before serving.
