Beautiful Strawberry Parfait
Beautiful Strawberry Parfait
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Compote
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Yogurt Cream
- 2 cups Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups granola, your favorite kind
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
- 4 fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry compote: In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering strawberries and stir constantly until the compote thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to chill and thicken further.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the yogurt cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gently fold in the Greek yogurt into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the mixture to become thin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Assemble the parfaits: Get four individual serving glasses or jars. Start by spooning a layer of granola into the bottom of each glass, about 1/4 cup per glass.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Next, add a layer of the strawberry compote over the granola, followed by a layer of the yogurt cream. Repeat the layers: granola, strawberry compote, and then finish with a final layer of yogurt cream.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Garnish each parfait with a few fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for optimal chill.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Beautiful Strawberry Parfait
For the Strawberry Compote
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Yogurt Cream
- 2 cups Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups granola, your favorite kind
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
- 4 fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry compote: In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering strawberries and stir constantly until the compote thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to chill and thicken further.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the yogurt cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gently fold in the Greek yogurt into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the mixture to become thin.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Assemble the parfaits: Get four individual serving glasses or jars. Start by spooning a layer of granola into the bottom of each glass, about 1/4 cup per glass.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Next, add a layer of the strawberry compote over the granola, followed by a layer of the yogurt cream. Repeat the layers: granola, strawberry compote, and then finish with a final layer of yogurt cream.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Garnish each parfait with a few fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for optimal chill.
⏱️ 3 min