Description
Summer’s sweetest symphony, Blueberry Parfait, layers creamy yogurt and fresh berries into a delightful dessert. Cool, luscious textures invite you to savor each spoonful of pure seasonal happiness.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Parfait Recipe Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Sweet Components:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crunchy Layers:
- 1 cup granola
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash blueberries under cool running water, gently patting them dry with paper towels to prevent bruising.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Fold greek yogurt into the whipped cream, incorporating vanilla extract and honey for a smooth, sweet base.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, ensuring a consistent texture for layering.
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, releasing their nutty essence.
- Select clear glass parfait or mason jars to showcase the beautiful layers of the dessert.
- Begin layering by sprinkling a foundation of graham cracker crumbs at the bottom of each jar.
- Add a generous dollop of the creamy yogurt mixture, spreading evenly to cover the crumb base.
- Scatter fresh blueberries across the yogurt layer, allowing them to nestle into the creamy surface.
- Sprinkle granola and toasted almonds for a delightful crunch between layers.
- Repeat the layering process, creating 2-3 distinct strata of textures and flavors.
- Finish the parfait with a final garnish of whole blueberries and a light dusting of granola on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and textures to settle.
Notes
- Gently handle blueberries to prevent bruising, ensuring they remain intact and visually appealing in the parfait.
- Toast almonds carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning, watching the skillet closely during the 2-3 minute process.
- Experiment with alternative yogurt options like coconut or almond-based yogurt for dairy-free or vegan variations of the parfait.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels or substituting with maple syrup or agave nectar for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg