Best Fruit And Cookie Parfaits Recipes

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FRUIT AND COOKIE PARFAITS



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This tasty summer dessert recipe comes from reader Phyllis Larsen of San Francisco, California.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for sprinkling
1 pint raspberries (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 pint blackberries (1 1/2 cups)
2 nectarines, sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cookies: In a food processor, pulse togetherflour, confectioners' sugar, and butter until large clumps form. With the motor running, pour in pineapple juice and then vanilla; process until dough just comes together (about 30 seconds).
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface; roll out to a 12-inch round. With a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds. Gather scraps; roll and cut out more rounds (to make about 20).
  • Place rounds on a baking sheet; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until golden brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, arrange fruit in layers, sprinkling each layer with sugar; do not stir. Cover; microwave on high until nectarines are soft and juice has collected in the bottom, about 5 minutes. Uncover carefully; let cool.
  • To assemble, place a cookie in the bottom of each of six small serving dishes. Dividing evenly, spoon filling into dish. Top with another cookie, and garnish with mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

YOGURT AND FRUIT PARFAITS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups vanilla nonfat yogurt
1 cup fresh or defrosted frozen strawberries in juice
1 pint fresh blackberries, raspberries or blueberries
1 cup good quality granola

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calorie, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 124 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 27 grams

FRESH FRUIT PARFAITS



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"I fix this simple recipe when I want to prepare something impressive for company," notes Karin Christian of Plano, Texas. "It makes a low-calorie breakfast that feels indulgent."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mixed berry yogurt
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1 cup sliced ripe banana
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup fresh blueberries
4 whole strawberries

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT PARFAIT RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yogurt, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, granola

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

yogurt
raspberry
blueberry
strawberry
granola

Steps:

  • In a mason jar, layer the yogurt, berries and granola on top of one another until your desired serving is achieved.
  • Enjoy!

DREAMY COOKIE PARFAITS



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If you can't decide whether you want fruit or cookies or something creamy for dessert, these quick-to-make parfaits are the ideal solution.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 chocolate chip cookies (2 inch)
2 cups assorted fruit, such as chopped mangoes, raspberries and sliced peeled peaches
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Crumble 1 of the cookies into each of 4 beverage glasses or parfait dishes.
  • Top each with layers of 1/4 cup fruit and 1 Tbsp. whipped topping; repeat layers.
  • Crush 1 of the remaining cookies over each dessert. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 2 g

FRUIT PARFAITS



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Five ingredients and less than 10 minutes is all you'll need to wrap up dessert made using fruits topped with almonds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sliced kiwifruit or honeydew melon
1/2 banana, sliced
1 cup vanilla artificially sweetened low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted*

Steps:

  • Alternate layers of fruit and yogurt in 2 goblets or parfait glasses, beginning and ending with fruit.
  • Top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

COOKIE CRUNCH PARFAIT



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Strawberries, chocolate cookies and COOL WHIP all come together to make this delightful weeknight dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 16)
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
8 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Layer half each of the ingredients in 4 (8-oz.) glasses.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Refrigerate 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

HOLIDAY FRUIT PARFAIT



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Categories     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Christmas     Yogurt     Winter     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cranberries (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups chunky-style applesauce
4 to 5 kiwis, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
4 to 6 tangerines, peeled, segmented, seeded if desired
3 cups 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple (from 1/2 large pineapple)
3 cups vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Tangerine peel strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, 1/3 cup water and sugar in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until berries are soft, about 3 minutes; transfer to medium bowl and cool. Transfer 2 tablespoons cranberry mixture to small bowl and reserve for topping. Mix applesauce into remaining cranberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • Arrange enough kiwi rounds in single layer on bottom of 8x41/2-inch trifle bowl or glass soufflé dish to cover. Stand remaining kiwis around bottom edge of bowl, pressing to adhere to sides. Spoon cranberry mixture over kiwis on bottom. Top with layer of tangerine segments, then pineapple cubes. Stir yogurt in medium bowl until smooth; mix in cinnamon. Spread yogurt evenly over fruit. Spoon reserved 2 tablespoons cranberry mixture atop center of yogurt; garnish with tangerine strips, if desired. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

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