1
: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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For hors d'oeuvres, highlights include tuna carpaccio, French onion soup, steak tartare and the escargot and foie gras parfait that Starr loves.
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Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Yogurt Parfait Yogurt parfaits are a fun snack that kids can assemble themselves.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Hidden on the second floor of The Manner, Sloane’s will serve up a special dessert, The Final Serve (a light buttermilk parfait layered with yuzu curd and shortbread crumb) alongside the iconic Honey Deuce cocktail.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
For breakfast, Chick-Fil-A offers a variety of options such as sandwiches served on English muffins and biscuits, berry parfaits and a hash brown and eggs scramble bowl.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Yogurt Parfait Yogurt parfaits are a fun snack that kids can assemble themselves.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Hidden on the second floor of The Manner, Sloane’s will serve up a special dessert, The Final Serve (a light buttermilk parfait layered with yuzu curd and shortbread crumb) alongside the iconic Honey Deuce cocktail.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
For breakfast, Chick-Fil-A offers a variety of options such as sandwiches served on English muffins and biscuits, berry parfaits and a hash brown and eggs scramble bowl.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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parfait
noun
par·fait
pär-ˈfā 
1
: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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