Fresh Fruit Parfait Recipes

YOGURT AND FRUIT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Layer 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt into the bottom each of 4 tall glasses. Combine defrosted strawberries and juice with fresh berries. Alternate layers of fruit and granola with yogurt until glasses are filled to the top. Serve parfaits immediately to keep granola crunchy.

FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED YOGURT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl place cut fruit, blueberries, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well and macerate for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow fruit to be infused with lemon juice and sugar. Meanwhile in a small bowl stir 2 cups of lowfat yogurt and poppy seeds. In clear glasses, layer the ingredients starting with the fruit mixture then next layer with yogurt, then fruit, then yogurt. Repeat these steps until you have filled the glasses. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

EASY STRAWBERRY PUDDING PARFAITS

Steps:

• Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions, except do not chill.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together strawberries, jam, and sugar until jam is melted and the mixture is heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In each of 4 parfait glasses, layer 1/8 of the pudding and 1/8 of the strawberry sauce. Repeat layers. Chill 45 minutes, or until set, before serving.

FRESH FRUIT PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine yogurt and whipped topping; set aside 4 teaspoons for topping. Spoon half of the remaining yogurt mixture into four parfait glasses; layer with half of the banana, sliced strawberries, pineapple and blueberries. Repeat layers. , Top each parfait with reserved yogurt mixture and a whole strawberry. Chill until serving.

FRESH FRUIT YOGURT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Slightly soften the honey in the microwave so that it is easier to stir. Cool.
• In a bowl, combine the softened honey with the plain yogurt and vanilla extract.
• Using parfait glasses, layer the honey mixture alternately with the fruit and granola, ending with granola on top.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Place all of the berries in a large bowl. Add the vanilla sugar, mix, and refrigerate.
• Cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add the lemon juice, lemon peel, and mint.
• Mix on medium for 30-60 seconds.
• Scoop into a pastry bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Use 8 parfait or stemmed wine glasses. Spoon about 2 tbsp of berries into each glass followed by 2 tbsp of the lemon cream. Repeat until glasses are full.