Best Tropical Sorbet And Ice Cream Parfaits Recipes

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TROPICAL FRUIT PARFAIT



Tropical Fruit Parfait image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt (recommended: Dannon Lite and Fit)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (15.25-ounce) can tropical fruit salad, drained (recommended: Dole)
1 banana, sliced
1 cup cinnamon granola cereal
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
  • Spoon 1/4 of drained fruit into the bottom of 2 wine or parfait glasses. Add 1/4 of the banana. Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over fruit and top with 1/4 cup of granola. Repeat layers.
  • Serve immediately garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.

TROPICAL FRUIT PARFAIT



Tropical Fruit Parfait image

Take the typical parfait on a trip to the tropics with the addition of fruits like kiwis, mangoes, and pineapples.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup fruit like kiwis, mangos, and pineapples cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small jar, layer fruit with yogurt. Top with toasted sliced almonds.

POMEGRANATE SORBET PARFAIT



Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait image

Who needs cranberries when you can have pomegranate juice?

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Yogurt     Healthy     Kid-Friendly     Pomegranate     Pistachio     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup labneh (Lebanese strained yogurt) or plain whole-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
3/4 cup mild honey, (such as clover)
Special equipment:
An ice cream maker

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl or measuring glass and stir to dissolve sugar. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container; cover and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, scoop some sorbet into coupe or short glasses or small bowls and top with a spoonful of labneh, then some pistachios and black sesame seeds; drizzle with honey. Repeat layers once more to create a parfait.
  • Do ahead
  • Sorbet can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep frozen.

WATERMELON AND COCONUT SORBET PARFAITS



Watermelon and Coconut Sorbet Parfaits image

These simple, striking parfaits are the kind of dessert that wows guests but requires barely more effort than cutting fruit. Ripe watermelon cubes and coconut sorbet taste delicious (and look gorgeous) together, needing only pinches of lime zest for a tropical inflection and toasted coconut for crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup coconut flakes
2 pints store-bought coconut sorbet
2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) watermelon
Finely grated lime zest, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake coconut flakes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet until toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide half the sorbet among 6 tall glasses using a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop. Top each with a layer of watermelon, another scoop of sorbet, and then more watermelon. Sprinkle with lime zest and toasted coconut.

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