Description
Peach and Cream Parfaits are a light, refreshing, and elegant dessert featuring layers of sweet peaches, creamy yogurt or whipped cream, and crunchy granola. Perfect for summer, these parfaits are easy to assemble and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
– 4 large, ripe peaches
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 3 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– A pinch of nutmeg
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 full sheets)
– 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine diced peaches, honey (or maple syrup), and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In serving glasses or bowls, layer the peach mixture, Greek yogurt (or whipped cream), and granola.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a sprinkle of granola on top.
- Garnish with fresh mint and additional peach slices if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup.
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor.
- Customize with other fruits like berries or mango.
- Assemble just before serving to keep the granola crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg