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strawberry parfait

The Best 15-Minute Strawberry Parfait

5 from 1 vote
A fresh, creamy strawberry parfait made with naturally sweetened berries, vanilla whipped cream, and crunchy granola. Macerating the fruit briefly creates a wonderful natural syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced Choose ripe, red berries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar To macerate the fruit
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Very cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • 1 cup granola Use your favorite crunchy variety

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls For berries and cream
  • 1 hand mixer For whipping cream
  • 4 Serving glasses To build the parfaits

Method
 

  1. Toss the diced strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until juicy.
    macerating fresh strawberries with sugar
  2. Whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
    whipping heavy cream with vanilla
  3. Spoon a layer of whipped cream into the bottom of four serving glasses.
  4. Add a layer of the juicy strawberries followed by a generous sprinkle of granola.
    layering strawberries and granola in parfait
  5. Repeat the layers once more and garnish with a whole berry before serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the components separately in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; assemble just before serving to keep the granola crunchy. Swap the heavy cream for Greek yogurt for a healthier variation.

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