Berry Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Strawberries (– trimmed and halved (or quartered if large))
• 1 Pint Blueberries
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Lemon (– zest of whole and juice of half)
• 1/2 Cup Brandy ((SEE NOTES))
• 8 ounces Greek Yogurt ((SEE NOTES))
• 2 ounces Heavy Cream ((about 1/4 cup))
• 2 TBS Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Mint (– finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
• 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 7 Graham Crackers
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
• 6 TBS Unsalted Butter (– melted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Macerate Berries: Macerate the berries: In a large bowl combine the granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and brandy. Stir well. Add the berries and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust for sweetness and brandy if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Make Streusel Topping: Make the streusel: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a bowl of a food processor, add the flour, graham crackers, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl (or remove the blade from food processor) and add in melted butter. Use a fork to mix until clumps form. Transfer streusel to baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Return to oven and continue to bake for 6-8 additional minutes, or until streusel is pale brown, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the pan.

3. 3

   Whip Yogurt: Whip the Greek Yogurt: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or you can use a large bowl and hand-held mixer, add the Greek yogurt (or mascarpone) and heavy whipping cream. Beat on high speed until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the honey and vanilla and beat until just combined. Then, fold in the mint.

4. 4

   Assemble Parfait Cups: To assemble: Layer a ¼ cup of creamy yogurt base in the bottom of each parfait glass, top with a fourth of the berry mixture and spoonful of the berry liquid marinade. Then top each parfait cup with a ¼ cup of the streusel mixture.

5. 5

   Garnish and Serve Berry Parfaits: Garnish and serve: Garnish the berry parfaits with a sprig of fresh mint, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!