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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To start your day in a healthier way, choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened coffee drinks and higher-protein options, such as an omelet, Greek yogurt parfait, or high-protein overnight oats.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Use showy supremes to top cheesecake, parfaits, or other desserts, or to fold them into fruit salads or oatmeal.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Just a few simple swaps can turn these dessert classics into a fancier parfait or a bowl of oatmeal.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The same goes when preparing a cold sandwich, or swirling into a parfait.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Use showy supremes to top cheesecake, parfaits, or other desserts, or to fold them into fruit salads or oatmeal.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Just a few simple swaps can turn these dessert classics into a fancier parfait or a bowl of oatmeal.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The same goes when preparing a cold sandwich, or swirling into a parfait.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for parfait
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 10 May. 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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