Description
Delightful spring berry parfait dances with layers of creamy yogurt and fresh seasonal berries, creating a luscious dessert that celebrates summer’s first harvest. Crisp, cool spoonfuls promise pure indulgence for anyone craving a light and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Dairy:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
Toppings and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granola
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 4–5 mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Assemble all necessary ingredients and kitchen tools for efficient preparation.
- Thoroughly cleanse fresh berries under cool running water, gently patting them completely dry with clean paper towels.
- Combine creamy Greek yogurt with natural sweetener, whisking until smooth and achieving desired sweetness level.
- Select clear serving glasses to showcase the parfait’s beautiful layers.
- Create first yogurt foundation by spreading a generous base of sweetened yogurt along the bottom of each glass.
- Artfully scatter mixed berries across the yogurt layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle crisp granola over berry layer to introduce delightful textural contrast.
- Continue alternating yogurt, berries, and granola layers, building height and visual appeal within each glass.
- Complete parfait construction with a crowning yogurt layer, strategically positioning remaining berries and granola on top.
- Delicately tuck fresh mint leaves alongside the parfait’s edge for an elegant herbal garnish.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Select fresh, ripe berries at peak season for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep parfait cool and maintain the perfect creamy texture.
- Use Greek yogurt for higher protein content and thicker, more luxurious consistency.
- Customize the parfait by swapping granola with nuts, seeds, or gluten-free alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg