November 25, National Parfait Day

Parfait is a French term used to describe a dessert prepared by freezing a dish which is usually ice cream or cream-based dessert. The French meaning of parfait is “perfect.” Parfaits are prepared with a variety of dessert ingredients, such as fruits, ice cream, yogurt, gelatin, and nuts. The combination of ingredients is large as your imagination and is not limited to desserts. Popular in America is a breakfast parfait of yogurt, fruit, and cereal.

The American version of the parfait is prepared in a parfait glass. The ingredients are placed in layers one after the other and chilled before serving. The number of layers will vary based on the recipe. The parfait is an attractive dish and one can create wonderful combinations.
 

Sample of Ingredients.

Recipes.

Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Cranberry-Walnut Relish,

Vanilla Pudding Topped with Ginger Snap Crumbs
Great Recipe for Leftovers

Strawberry Parfait with Granola

Mango Parfait

Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

Red, White and Blue Parfait

Kiwi Raspberry Parfait

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

2 cookies crumbled

4 oz yogurt, low fat

2  kiwifruit, peeled, dice
1/2c raspberries

 2-3 fresh mint leaves

Directions
Layer the ingredients in the following order:

• Cookie crumbles
• Raspberries
• Yogurt, low fat
• Kiwi
• Garnish. Raspberry and Mint leaves
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Our Mango Harvest: Mango Raspberry Yogurt Parfait

Mango Raspberry
Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
with a Mango Oatmeal Muffin

Serves 1
Ingredients.
4 oz Strawberry Yogurt, nonfat
¼ cup Mango, fresh pieces
½ cup Raspberries, fresh

Directions.
Add ingredients in layers in the order they appear in the ingredient list.

Nutrition Information.

Strawberry Mango Parfait

Our mango harvest is complete and the fun part begins. Creating a wonderful diversity of recipes. Today's food celebration is a Strawberry Parfait. 

The combination of Strawberries and Mangoes
is a summer delight.

Add some low-fat vanilla yogurt and you have a 
Strawberry Mango Parfait.
A refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients per Serving.
1/3 cup Strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup Mango, fresh, diced
1/3 cup Low-fat Vanilla Yogurt

Layer the ingredients or combine and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Analysis per Serving
Calories (kcal)           118
Protein (g)                   5
Carbohydrates (g)       23
Total Dietary Fiber (g)  2
Total Sugars (g)           21
Added Sugar (g)          6
Fat (g)                          1
Saturated Fat (g)         1
Cholesterol (mg)          4
Calcium (mg)              153
Sodium (mg)                55

Food Photo: Red, White, and Blue Parfait

Ingredients

1/3 cup Blueberries
1/3 cup Fat free Vanilla Yogurt
1/3 cup Strawberries, sliced

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