Strawberry Parfait
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5
Strawberry Parfait
Description
To prepare this parfait, cream cheese is whipped until light, then combined with Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract to form a smooth base. The ingredients are layered with fresh sliced strawberries and granola in serving glasses or bowls, repeated until full and topped with cream mixture and berries. Chilling for at least 30 minutes allows flavors to meld and the parfait to set slightly.
The flavor is a balance of creamy, sweet, and fruity while the granola adds necessary texture contrast. This parfait works well as a light dessert or healthful snack and can be customized with store-bought or homemade granola.
Leftovers should be stored separately in airtight containers and consumed within two days for best quality. The recipe adjustment to use fresh strawberries simplifies assembly and enhances freshness compared to earlier versions.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 cup granola store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, place the softened cream cheese and use a hand mixer or whisk to whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until well blended.
- Layer the bottom of serving glasses or bowls with a spoonful of the cream cheese and Greek yogurt mixture. Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle a layer of granola over the strawberries. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the serving glass or bowl, finishing with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture and a strawberry slice.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers separately in airtight containers and consume within two days for freshness.
- Use fresh strawberries for a simpler recipe and brighter flavor.
- The parfait serves four and includes cream cheese for added creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1parfait | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 776IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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