Jumbled berry parfait
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 servings
Ingredients
3 cups plain yogurt, preferably light
1 lemon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 pint blueberries
1/2 pint raspberries
fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
To thicken yogurt, line a sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels. Place over a large bowl. Add yogurt. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Discard drained liquid and turn thickened yogurt into a bowl.
Finely grate 2 tsp (10 mL) peel from lemon. Stir into yogurt with sugar and vanilla. Mixture will keep well covered and refrigerated, up to 2 days.
When ready to serve, spoon a generous dollop of yogurt into bottom of 4 parfait glasses or wine glasses. Sprinkle with a layer of berries. Top with a generous dollop of yogurt. Add another layer of berries, then top with one more dollop of yogurt. Finish with berries. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 178, Protein 9.4g, Carbohydrates 30.3g, Fat 2.8g, Fibre 2.7g, Sodium 81mg.
Our layered yogurt dessert is a showcase for summer's best berries, and an excellent use for juicy berries that may be slightly past their prime. The thick creamy base -- yogurt drained until it thickens -- keeps for days in the fridge and stands up much longer than ice cream on a steamy night.
Tip
Instead of berries in our parfaits, try this with our Lime-Laced Fruit Salad (in Recipe File). Just double the amount of yogurt for a party treat.
