Description
Lemon blueberry parfaits dance with zesty citrus and sweet berries in a delightful layered dessert. Cool, creamy yogurt and crunchy granola create a refreshing summer treat that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 2 cups greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
Fruits:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
Dry and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon-infused yogurt base by whisking together greek yogurt, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until smooth and fully incorporated.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the yogurt mixture, maintaining the delicate airiness while creating a creamy, tangy foundation.
- Layer the bottom of serving glasses with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, providing a crunchy base for the parfait.
- Carefully spoon the lemon-yogurt cream over the cracker layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Generously scatter fresh blueberries across the yogurt layer, creating vibrant bursts of color and fruity flavor.
- Drizzle honey over the blueberries, adding a golden sweetness that complements the tart yogurt and berries.
- Repeat the layering process: another sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, followed by yogurt cream and blueberries.
- Finish the parfait with a final garnish of blueberries and a light dusting of graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve cold for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Choose full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer, creamier texture that holds its structure better in parfaits.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps when mixing with yogurt.
- Zest lemons before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and prevent waste.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing sugar based on personal preference and berry tartness.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep ingredients in advance and assemble parfaits just before serving to maintain crisp graham cracker layer.
- Use seasonal blueberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option that provides similar golden sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg