Pomegranate Cherry Parfait
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Pomegranate Cherry Parfait
Description
Pomegranate Cherry Parfait blends the jewel-like seeds of a pomegranate with juicy cherries simmered in pomegranate juice until tender. These softened fruits provide a slightly sweet and tart base that contrasts nicely with creamy plain or Greek yogurt layered throughout. Sprinkling granola on top adds a satisfying crunch to the smooth yogurt and fruit combination. The assembly in layers offers distinct texture contrasts with each spoonful.
The fruits' natural flavors are highlighted without additional sweeteners, making the parfait refreshing and subtly sweet. The cooking step softens fruit and concentrates the flavor, while layering preserves the bright colors and textures. Garnishing with whole cherries on top provides a visually appealing finish.
This parfait is well suited to be served chilled for breakfast, a midday snack, or a light dessert. Its composition offers a balance of protein from yogurt and fiber from fruit and granola.
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate arils
- 1/2 pound Cherry
- 3 Tablespoon pomegranate juice or water
- 3 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/4 cup granola
- 4 Cherry
Instructions
- To open the pomegranate cut the top off, then score down the sides to pry it open.
- Put the pieces in a bowl of water and gently loosen the arils, which should sink to the bottom while the membrane floats to the top.
- Pour off the water and membrane.
- Pit the cherries and chop, reserving 4 cherries to decorate the top.
- Combine 1 c. each of the arils and cherries in a sauce pan and add 3 T of pomegranate juice, or water if you don't have any pomegranate juice handy.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes to soften the fruit.
- Let the fruit cool for 30 minutes.
- Put a layer of fruit on the bottom of a mason jar or container, and top with 1/4 c. yogurt.
- Continue alternating layers until you get to the top of the container.
- Add a dollop of yogurt to the top to hold one of the reserved cherries, and sprinkle granola around the top.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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