Berry Parfaits with Vanilla Cream and Ginger

• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups mixed berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
• 1/4 cup finely diced crystallized ginger
• Mint sprigs, for garnish

1. In a large bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
2. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until firm.
3. Spoon half of the berries into 4 wineglasses and top with the whipped cream.
4. Add the remaining berries, garnish with the ginger and mint and serve.

heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, mixed berries, crystallized ginger, sprigs

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/berry-parfaits-with-vanilla-cream-and-ginger (may not work)