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Fruit and cream parfait layered with whipped cream, sponge cake, and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi in a glass cup

Homemade Fruit and Cream Parfait Quick Sweet Treat - Simple, Fresh, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cold heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt (plain or lightly sweetened)
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
  • 2 cups mixed fruit, chopped (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mango, peaches, kiwi)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice (optional, to brighten fruit)
  • 1/2–1 cup crunchy layer: granola, crushed graham crackers, biscotti crumbs, or toasted nuts
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins: pinch of cinnamon, lemon zest, dark chocolate shavings, chia seeds, or shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Prep the fruit: Wash, dry, and chop fruit into bite-size pieces. Toss gently with lemon or lime juice if using. If your fruit isn’t very sweet, add 1 teaspoon honey and stir.
  • Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Add 1–2 tablespoons sweetener and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, then whip to medium peaks. Avoid overmixing.
  • Blend with yogurt: In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt with 1 tablespoon sweetener and the remaining vanilla. For a richer parfait, fold half of the whipped cream into the yogurt to make a light, silky base.
  • Set up the crunch: If using granola or crumbs, taste first. If it’s not sweet or spiced, add a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey. For extra crunch, lightly toast nuts.
  • Layer the parfait: In glasses or small jars, add a spoonful of the yogurt-cream mixture, a layer of fruit, and a sprinkle of crunch. Repeat the layers until the glass is nearly full.
  • Top it off: Finish with a dollop of the remaining whipped cream. Add chocolate shavings, coconut, or a few pretty fruit pieces on top.
  • Serve or chill: Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 20–30 minutes for a more melded flavor. If chilling longer, wait to add the crunchy layer until just before serving.