Strawberry-Lemon Parfait

1. Sprinkle quartered strawberries with 2 Tablespoons sugar. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream, vanilla, and remaining 1 Tablespoon sugar in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters until stiff peaks form.
3. Mix lemon curd, lemon juice and peel in another large bowl to blend.
4. Fold in whipped cream and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Divide lemon mixture among six wineglasses or dessert cups. Layer with strawberries ( I just throw them on top), and garnish with mint leaves.

Note: Store-bought lemon curd, which makes this recipe really easy, tastes good, but it’s markedly better if you mellow the flavour by using meyer lemon juice and zest.