Parfait Recipe

Ever feel like your dessert is missing a French accent and a little flair? Worry no more. The classic French parfait is here to charm your spoon, impress your guests, and possibly make your yogurt cups feel underdressed. It’s smooth, sweet, and stacked—like a dessert that just got promoted.

What is a Parfait

A French parfait is a chilled dessert made with cream, eggs, and sugar. It’s rich, light, and usually layered with fruit or nuts. This version focuses on simplicity. You do not need fancy tools or culinary school experience. Just follow the steps, and you’ll soon be spooning your way to victory.

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 300 ml heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh berries (optional)
• Crushed nuts or cookie crumbs (optional)

Prep Time

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Freezing time: 4 to 6 hours
• Total time: About 6 hours

How to Make Parfait

1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl until the mix becomes pale and thick. This takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Use a hand whisk or an electric mixer.
2. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir it gently. Do not rush this. Heat until the mix feels warm and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold the cooled egg mix into the whipped cream. Do this slowly. You want to keep the air in the mixture.
5. Spoon the mixture into glasses or molds. Add fruit, nuts, or cookie crumbs between layers if you like extra texture or flavor.
6. Freeze for at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
7. To serve, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Add a few berries on top if you want it to look fancy. It always works.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (based on 6 servings)

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 13g

Tips

Use fresh eggs. Do not skip the cooling step. Be patient while folding. Your spoon will thank you later.

Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

• 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
• 1 cup granola
• 1.5 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or any combo)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional, but makes you look like you tried)

Prep Time

10 minutes

Steps

1. Wash and cut the fruit. If you use bananas, slice them. If you use berries, leave them whole or cut them if large.
2. Get a tall glass or jar. A clear one looks nicer, but your spoon won’t care either way.
3. Spoon some yogurt into the bottom of the glass.
4. Add a layer of granola. Try not to eat it all while layering.
5. Add a layer of fruit. Try to make it colorful, but don’t stress it.
6. Repeat the layers until you reach the top or run out of ingredients.
7. Drizzle honey or syrup on top if you like sweetness.
8. Add a mint leaf if you want to impress someone or just feel fancy.

Tips

• Use frozen fruit if fresh fruit is out of season or out of budget.
• For crunch that lasts longer, add granola just before serving.
• If you’re feeling wild, toss in a few chocolate chips or crushed cookies.
• If you drop anything on the floor, claim it was “plating technique.”

Nutrition (Per Serving, Makes 2)

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 38g
• Sugar: 20g
• Fiber: 4g

Final Thought

This parfait does not need a silver tray or a Paris address. It just needs a freezer, a spoon, and someone ready to enjoy dessert done right. Voilà.

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Parfait

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

A frozen whisper of velvety custard and whipped cream, so luxuriously smooth it melts like a sigh on your tongue. Rich yet airy, with a cool, creamy lusciousness that lingers—each spoonful is a delicate dance of sweetness, kissed by vanilla or boozy liqueur. 

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Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 300 ml heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh berries (optional)
• Crushed nuts or cookie crumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk yolks & sugar until pale and thick (3-5 mins). Use a hand whisk or mixer.
2. Gently heat the mix over simmering water, stirring until warm and smooth. Let cool.
3. Whip cream + vanilla to soft peaks.
4. Fold the cooled egg mix into the cream—keep it light and airy!
5. Layer into glasses with fruit, nuts, or cookies if you like.
6. Freeze 4+ hours (overnight = best).
7. Serve after 5 mins at room temp. Top with berries for a fancy touch!

Notes

• Use fresh eggs.
• Don’t skip cooling—it’s key!
• Fold gently and patiently.
• Your spoon (and dessert) will thank you! 😊

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 280Total Fat: 22gCarbohydrates: 15gSugar: 13gProtein: 3g