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20 perfect parfait recipes

'Parfait' means 'perfect' in French and these delicious desserts are just that! Here, we've pulled together the best of both the layered American-style parfaits and the mousse-like French versions. There's everything from quick and easy yoghurt and raspberry layered parfaits to indulgent white chocolate and berry frozen treats. Just serve with a sprinkling of toasted oats or nuts for added texture and enjoy.
cherry parfait
cherry parfait
Quick & Easy
June 30, 2011

Cherry parfait

Topped with crunchy toasted oats, these layered yoghurt and cherry parfaits are a quick, delicious and healthy dessert. You can add a handful of slivered almonds to the toasted oats for extra crunch if you like.
By Women's Weekly Food
Mango and Passionfruit Parfait with Chilli Glass
Dessert
November 27, 2013

Mango and passionfruit parfait with chilli glass

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
By Women's Weekly Food
Frozen berry parfait
Dessert
October 29, 2014

Frozen berry parfait

The beauty of a frozen dessert is that it can be made well in advance and brought to the table with the minimum of stress. This colourful raspberry parfait brings a wonderful, refreshing restaurant-quality dish to your dinner party or family celebration.
By Women's Weekly Food
raspberry nougat frozen parfait
Quick & Easy
September 30, 1974

Raspberry nougat frozen parfait

You can serve fresh berries instead of the berry compote, if preferred. The berry compote can be prepared a day ahead; keep, covered, in the refrigerator. The parfait can be made a week ahead up to step 3; slice with a knife that has been dipped in hot water, before allowing to soften in the […]
By Women's Weekly Food
blackberry parfait
Quick & Easy
July 22, 2019

Blackberry parfait

The quality of store bought meringue is excellent, and once smothered fresh blackberries, yoghurt and cream your guests won’t know the difference. For a grown up version, splash a little blackberry liqueur such as crème de mûre for a boozy twist.
By Women's Weekly Food

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