Mixed Berry Parfaits

Two tall clear glasses with a granola crust at the bottom, two layers of yogurt and two layers of strawberries and blueberries.

These Mixed Berry Parfaits are a simple breakfast, dessert, or snack. A thick and creamy blend of Greek yogurt, cream cheese, vanilla, and honey is layered with fresh berries on top of a quick homemade granola crust and topped with more mixed berries.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings

Calories 309kcal

Author Anne Clark

Equipment

Mini food chopper (or regular food processor)
large mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Kitchen knife
Kitchen knife
Parfait glasses, jars, or bowls

Ingredients

GRANOLA INGREDIENTS

¼ cup unsalted almonds (not roasted)
¼ cup unsalted pecans (not roasted)
3 pitted dates, roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

PARFAIT INGREDIENTS

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup strawberries, rinsed and chopped
1 cup raspberries, rinsed
½ cup blueberries, rinsed

Instructions

Using a food chopper, pulse the almonds, pecans, dates, and cinnamon until the mixture begins to come together as a ball, and the nuts are evenly crumbled. Portion the granola among 4 individual parfait glasses, serving dishes, or jars.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Divide half of the cheesecake mixture between the 4 serving dishes or jars and divide half of the berries among the individual dishes. Repeat this process with remaining cheesecake mixture and fresh berries.
Evenly distribute half of the yogurt mixture among 4 individual serving dishes or jars, then distribute half of the berries evenly among the containers. Repeat these steps with the remaining yogurt mixture and the fresh berries.
Cover the parfaits with plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours so the yogurt-cream cheese mixture can firm up.
Right before serving, you can decorate with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or an additional drizzle of honey.

Notes

Other Fruit and Nut Ideas:

Sliced bananas

Sliced kiwi

Shredded coconut

Walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.

Chia seeds or oats

Storing the parfaits:

Store covered in the refrigerator, and eat within 2-3 days. But I think they're best enjoyed the day you make them and also the next day!

What to Serve with Them:

Parfaits are perfectly suitable served all by themselves! However, if you're have a large gathering or party, serve them with some homemade muffins. You can't go wrong with these Banana Nut Muffins or Blueberry Orange Muffins. You can also serve them as a light dessert after any main meal such as Cajun Baked Salmon or Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets.

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