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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High-protein oats can also be used to make homemade granola to top yogurt and parfaits or grab-and-go granola bars.
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Hasbrowns, fruit, yogurt parfaits or any other sides must be purchased separately.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
One celebrated local ritual is the shime-parfait — the practice of concluding a night of eating with a decadent sundae.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Layer kiwi slices with Greek yogurt and low-fat granola to make a nutrient-dense breakfast parfait.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Hasbrowns, fruit, yogurt parfaits or any other sides must be purchased separately.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
One celebrated local ritual is the shime-parfait — the practice of concluding a night of eating with a decadent sundae.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Layer kiwi slices with Greek yogurt and low-fat granola to make a nutrient-dense breakfast parfait.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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