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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My go-to parfait is this yogurt, topped with muesli or granola, apple butter, and a quick dollop of maple syrup.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle sliced or chopped almonds on oatmeal, cereal, or yogurt parfaits.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Enjoy them as-is, in fruit trifles or parfaits, as part of a fruit salsa or salad, or blended into smoothies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
High-protein oats can also be used to make homemade granola to top yogurt and parfaits or grab-and-go granola bars.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle sliced or chopped almonds on oatmeal, cereal, or yogurt parfaits.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Enjoy them as-is, in fruit trifles or parfaits, as part of a fruit salsa or salad, or blended into smoothies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
High-protein oats can also be used to make homemade granola to top yogurt and parfaits or grab-and-go granola bars.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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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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