Berry-yoghurt parfait as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecues and light cuisine
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Berry yoghurt parfait

For the berry and yoghurt parfait, cream, berries and granola should have different textures. Cream makes the yoghurt cream more airy, granola is added just before serving.

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Total time 3 hr 20 min
Calories 280 kcal
Servings 6 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Layer the berry and yoghurt parfait in an airy layer

Stir the yoghurt and honey until smooth, carefully fold in the cream and layer the berries loosely. It is best to keep the crispy ingredients separate until just before eating.

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Recipe

Berry yoghurt parfait

Berry Yoghurt Parfait is a cold summer dessert made with berries, Greek yoghurt, honey, cream and granola. It is layered and chilled well before serving.

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare berries

    Sort the berries, wash carefully and drain well. Mix with a little lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Stir in yoghurt cream

    Mix Greek yoghurt with honey, vanilla sugar and a small pinch of salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Fold in the cream

    Whip the cream until stiff and carefully fold it into the yoghurt cream to keep it airy.

  4. 4

    Layers

    Pour berries and yoghurt cream alternately into glasses. Top with granola or arrange separately.

  5. 5

    Cooling

    Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour and finish with granola just before serving.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Berry yoghurt parfait

Don't overdo the cream

For berry yoghurt parfait: Stir the cream only until smooth. Stirring too long can make mascarpone or cream granular.

Schedule cooling time

With berry-yoghurt parfait: The rest period is part of the recipe. Only after cooling do the cream, fruit and sponge combine properly.

Decorate late

With berry and yoghurt parfait: cocoa, mint, granola or fresh fruit look better if they are added just before serving.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Berry-yoghurt parfait can be layered in glasses in portions, making it easier for guests to prepare.

For berry-yoghurt parfait: Reduce sugar or honey and balance with fruit, coffee, cocoa or citrus.

For berry-yoghurt parfait: Add nuts, biscuit crumbs or granola just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

280kcal
32.0 gCarbohydrates
9.0 gProtein
12.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Berry yoghurt parfait

Yes, you can prepare the cream and berries. Granola should be added just before serving to keep it crispy.

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries work well. You can balance very sour berries with a little honey.

Yes. Without cream, the parfait becomes denser and lighter. Nevertheless, the cream remains creamy with Greek yoghurt.

Granola draws moisture from yoghurt and berries. Put it on the dessert just before serving.