Party Parfait Extravaganza—Dessert for 12

The Party Parfait Extravaganza is a delightful French dessert, perfect for any festive gathering. Layered with creamy custard, fresh fruits, and crunchy granola, it offers a symphony of textures and flavors. This visually appealing dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Meal Type

Dessert

Cuisine

French

Servings

12

Food Stars

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 4 cups custard, prepared
  • 2 cups granola
  • 3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 2 peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 12 mint leaves for garnish

Do This With That Stuff

  1. ‘Wash all the fruits under cold running water
  2. Pat dry the fruits using a clean kitchen towel
  3. On a clean cutting board, slice the bananas and peaches, and halve the grapes using a sharp knife
  4. In a large bowl, combine the sliced bananas, peaches, halved grapes, and mixed berries Stir gently to mix
  5. In a small bowl, combine honey and vanilla extract Whisk until well combined
  6. Pour the honey-vanilla mixture over the fruit in the large bowl Stir gently to coat all fruit evenly with the mixture
  7. If your custard is not pre-prepared: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, prepare your custard according to its package instructions Once done, remove from heat and let it cool completely If your custard is pre-prepared: proceed to next step
  8. Take 12 parfait glasses Layer each glass with 1/3 cup of custard at the bottom using a tablespoon measure
  9. Add 2 tablespoons of granola on top of the custard layer in each glass
  10. Next, add about 1/4 cup of honey-vanilla coated fruit mixture on top of granola in each glass
  11. Repeat these layers (custard-granola-fruit) once more or until glasses are filled to just below their rim
  12. Top each parfait with about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream using a spatula or spoon
  13. Garnish each parfait with a mint leaf before serving’

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • ‘Add 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the custard
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped dark chocolate to the granola
  • Replace honey with 1/2 cup of marmalade for coating the fruit
  • Add 1 tsp of ground coffee to the whipped cream’
🧂 Salty
  • ‘Add 1/2 cup of salted roasted almonds to granola
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to honey-vanilla mixture
  • Replace whipped cream with salted caramel sauce’
🍋 Sour
  • Add 1 cup of Greek yogurt
  • Increase mixed berries to 4 cups
  • Replace honey with 3/4 cup of lemon juice
  • Add zest of 2 lemons to fruit mixture
  • Add 1/2 cup of sour cream to custard
🌶️ Spicy
  • Add 1 tsp of ground cinnamon to the granola
  • Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper to the honey-vanilla mixture
  • Add 1/4 tsp of ground ginger to the custard
  • Replace mint leaves with thinly sliced fresh jalapeno for garnish
🍬 Sweet
  • Increase the honey to 3/4 cup
  • Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar to the whipped cream
  • Add 1 tsp of almond extract to the fruit mixture
  • Sprinkle 2 tbsp of brown sugar over each parfait before serving
  • Replace granola with sweetened granola.
🍄 Umami
  • ‘Add 1/2 cup of soy sauce to the honey-vanilla mixture
  • Add 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast to the granola
  • Replace 1 cup of custard with 1 cup of mascarpone cheese
  • Sprinkle a pinch of monosodium glutamate (MSG) over each parfait before serving’
🍸 Alcoholic
  • ‘Champagne Brut: The high acidity and bubbles will cut through the richness of the custard and whipped cream, while complementing the sweetness of the fruits
  • Sauternes: This sweet French dessert wine will pair well with the fruit and honey in your parfait, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them
  • Kir Royale: This French cocktail made from crème de cassis topped with champagne will add a festive touch, its fruity notes complementing the mixed berries in your dish’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • ‘Sparkling Lemonade: The effervescence and tartness of the lemonade will balance the sweetness of the parfait
  • French Press Coffee: The bitterness of the coffee will contrast nicely with the sweet and fruity flavors in the parfait
  • Iced Green Tea: The light, refreshing taste and slight bitterness of green tea will complement the rich, sweet flavors in the parfait’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of unsweetened full-fat Greek yogurt
  • Remove granola
  • Replace honey with 1/2 cup of Erythritol or another keto-friendly sweetener
  • Remove bananas and grapes
  • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of unsweetened whipped coconut cream
  • Add 1 cup of chopped pecans for crunch’
🍆 Mediterranean
🥑 Paleo
      • ‘Remove custard
      • Replace with 4 cups of coconut cream
      • Remove granola
      • Replace with 2 cups of mixed nuts, chopped
      • Remove whipped cream
      • Replace with 1 cup of coconut whipped cream’
🐟 Pescatarian
      • No changes needed. The current recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
      • Replace the custard with 4 cups of almond milk-based vegan custard
      • Replace the honey with 1/2 cup of agave nectar
      • Replace the whipped cream with 1 cup of coconut cream, whipped
🥦 Vegetarian
      • No changes are needed to make this recipe vegetarian. All ingredients listed are already suitable for a vegetarian diet.
🥩 Whole30
      • ‘Remove custard
      • Replace granola with 2 cups of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
      • Remove honey
      • Remove vanilla extract
      • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of coconut cream
      • Add 1 tsp of cinnamon’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
      • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of Greek yogurt
      • Replace granola with 2 cups of chopped walnuts
      • Add 1/2 cup of flaxseeds
      • Replace honey with 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup
      • Add 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
      • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of almond butter’
🌾 Celiac Disease
      • ‘Replace 2 cups granola with 2 cups gluten-free granola’
💩 Crohns Disease
      • ‘Remove granola
      • Replace custard with lactose-free custard or yogurt
      • Decrease honey to 1/4 cup
      • Remove whipped cream
      • Add 1 cup lactose-free whipped topping for garnish’
🩸 Diabetes
      • ‘Replace the custard with 4 cups of sugar-free custard
      • Replace the granola with 2 cups of low-sugar granola
      • Replace the honey with 1/2 cup of a sugar substitute like stevia
      • Replace the whipped cream with 1 cup of light whipped cream’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
      • Replace the 2 cups granola with 2 cups gluten-free granola
🫀 Heart Disease
      • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of low-fat yogurt
      • Replace granola with 2 cups of oats
      • Decrease honey to 1/4 cup
      • Remove whipped cream
      • Add 1 cup of chopped almonds’
❤️ Heart Health
      • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of low-fat Greek yogurt
      • Replace granola with 2 cups of oats
      • Decrease honey to 1/4 cup
      • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of low-fat whipped topping’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
      • ‘Remove honey
      • Replace custard with low-fat yogurt
      • Replace granola with unsalted nuts like almonds or walnuts
      • Remove whipped cream
      • Add 1 tsp of cinnamon for flavor’
🍔 High Cholesterol
      • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of low-fat yogurt
      • Replace granola with 2 cups of oats
      • Decrease honey to 1/4 cup
      • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt’
🦠 Immune System
      • Replace custard with 4 cups of Greek yogurt
      • Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
      • Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
      • Replace honey with 1/4 cup of raw honey
      • Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to the granola layer
      • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of coconut cream
      • Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the fruit mixture
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
      • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of lactose-free vanilla yogurt
      • Replace granola with 2 cups of gluten-free granola
      • Decrease honey to 1/4 cup
      • Remove whipped cream
      • Add 1 cup of lactose-free whipped topping for garnish’
💧 Kidney Disease
      • ‘Replace custard with 4 cups of low-sodium, low-phosphorus, and low-potassium dairy substitute (like rice milk or almond milk) mixed with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken
      • Decrease granola to 1 cup
      • Replace honey with 1/4 cup artificial sweetener
      • Remove bananas
      • Remove peaches
      • Decrease grapes to 1/2 cup
      • Replace whipped cream with 1 cup of non-dairy whipped topping’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
      • ‘Replace 4 cups custard with 4 cups lactose-free custard
      • Replace 1 cup whipped cream with 1 cup lactose-free whipped cream’
🍺 Liver Disease
      • ‘Remove honey
      • Replace custard with 4 cups of Greek yogurt
      • Decrease granola to 1 cup
      • Remove whipped cream
      • Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts’
🤰 Pregnancy
      • Replace custard with Greek yogurt, unsweetened
      • Replace honey with maple syrup
      • Add 1/2 cup of chia seeds
      • Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds

Beti’s Reflections

Bonjour, mes amis! I recently stumbled upon a delightful recipe during my culinary adventures in the heart of French cuisine. The Party Parfait Extravaganza Recipe, a gem among French Cuisine Desserts, caught my eye and tantalized my taste buds. It was love at first bite!

 

The Party Parfait Extravaganza is a festive dessert that serves 12 people. It’s a symphony of creamy custard, fresh fruits, and crunchy granola that will have your guests swooning. However, it’s important to note that this recipe isn’t suitable for those following Vegan Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Low-Carb Meals, Sugar-Free Sweets or Dairy-Free Parfaits.

 

The ingredients for this Healthy Fruit Parfait are simple yet flavorful. The creamy custard is the base of our Homemade Custard Parfait and provides a rich contrast to the crunchiness of the granola. The mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), bananas, peaches and grapes bring freshness and natural sweetness to our Granola and Berry Parfait. The honey-vanilla mixture adds an extra layer of flavor that makes this Easy Custard Dessert truly irresistible.

 

Now let’s dive into how to make Party Parfait Extravaganza! Start by washing all fruits under cold running water and patting them dry. Slice the bananas and peaches on a clean cutting board and halve the grapes. Combine these in a large bowl with your mixed berries for a Healthy Mixed Berry Parfait base. In another bowl whisk together honey and vanilla extract then pour over your fruit mixture ensuring all fruits are evenly coated.

 

Next comes the custard layering for our Homemade Custard Parfait – if you’re using pre-prepared custard you can skip straight to this step! Layer each parfait glass with custard followed by granola then top with your honey-vanilla coated fruit mixture. Repeat these layers until just below the rim of each glass.

 

Finish off your Party Parfait Extravaganza Recipe with whipped cream topping each parfait glass before garnishing with mint leaves for that final touch of elegance.

 

There you have it – an easy French dessert recipe perfect for any festive gathering! This Party Parfait Extravaganza is not only visually appealing but also offers an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests craving more!

 

So why wait? Whip up this delicious French Cuisine Party Parfait today! And remember – life’s too short for boring desserts! Until next time on TheKitchen.ai – keep cooking up fun!

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