Parfait

A parfait is a French dessert that typically consists of layers of fruit, whipped cream, and cake or ice cream. The word parfait can also refer to a savory dish, but this article will focus on the sweet dessert.

The first parfait recipes appeared in the 18th century. The earliest known recipe was published in 1768 by French chef Nicolas Appert. His recipe consisted of layers of cream, jelly, and fruit. Appert’s recipe was likely inspired by similar desserts that were popular in Italy at the time.

Parfaits became increasingly popular in the 19th century. They were often served at grand dinner parties and balls. cookbooks from this era contain many different variations of the dessert, including ones made with chocolate, coffee, and liqueur-flavored cream.

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Recipes

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Lemon-Soda Buttermilk Parfait

  • BUTTERMILK GELATIN
  • whipped cream
  • buttermilk
  • powdered gelatin
  • heavy cream
  • water
  • sugar
  • LEMON GELATIN
  • powdered gelatin
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • club soda
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Savory Tomato Parfaits

  • white wine vinegar
  • breadstick
  • parsley
  • dark tomato
  • red cherry tomato
  • yellow plum tomato
  • thyme
  • salt
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Strawberry Parfait

  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • amaretti biscuit
  • strawberry
  • amaretto liqueur
  • confectioners sugar
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Lemon Raspberry Parfait

  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • raspberry
  • sugar
  • salt
  • envelope gelatin
  • raspberry
  • egg yolk
  • cream cheese
  • mint
  • yellow coloring
  • lemon zest
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Big Daddy Parfait

  • blueberry
  • blackberry
  • strawberry
  • granola cereal
  • pineapple
  • coconut flake
  • whipped cream
  • sugar
  • orange zest
  • vanilla yogurt
  • banana
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Berries Romanoff Parfait

  • orange zest
  • raspberry
  • strawberry
  • light brown muscovado sugar
  • granola
  • greek yogurt
  • espresso
  • mint
  • orange juice
  • sugar
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Berry 'Nana Oatmeal Parfait

  • salt
  • calorie sweetener
  • vanilla yogurt
  • strawberry
  • banana
  • fashioned oat
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla almond milk
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Breakfast Parfaits with Fig Compote

  • salt
  • coconut flake
  • fig compote
  • honey
  • orange zest
  • cinnamon
  • banana chip
  • blackberry
  • blueberry
  • pineapple
  • coconut sugar
  • orange juice
  • goji berry
  • pepita
  • strawberry
  • carob chip
  • cashew
  • coconut oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • greek yogurt
  • black mission fig
  • walnut
  • nut trail
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Rocky Road Pudding Parfaits.

  • powdered sugar
  • heavy cream
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • marshmallow
  • peanut
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • cornstarch
  • almond
  • salt
  • dark chocolate
  • vanilla
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla
  • hot fudge
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Maraschino Cherry Parfaits

  • heatproof
  • cherry
  • almond extract
  • sugar
  • luxardo maraschino liqueur
  • powdered sugar
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • greek yogurt
  • sour cream
  • vanilla meringue cooky
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Cherry Parfait

  • cherry pie filling
  • nondairy whipped
  • vanilla yogurt
  • candied nut
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Goo Goo Pie Parfaits

  • Peanut-Caramel Sauce
  • salt
  • peanut
  • sugar
  • light corn syrup
  • heavy cream
  • water
  • butter
  • whiskey
  • Crémeux
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • sugar
  • milk chocolate
  • egg yolk
  • dark chocolate
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Chocolate Parfait

  • white chocolate
  • heavy cream
  • cocoa powder
  • confectioners sugar
  • vanilla
  • coffee liqueur
  • egg yolk
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Caramelized Orange Parfait

  • olive oil
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • vanilla bean
  • mascarpone cheese
  • turbinado sugar
  • black pepper
  • cinnamon
  • orange liqueur
  • orange
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Pumpkin Parfait

  • heavy cream
  • whipped cream
  • cinnamon
  • pumpkin puree
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • jell vanilla pudding
  • cookies oreo
  • milk
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Almond Croquant Parfait

  • mint
  • vanilla
  • blackberry
  • raspberry
  • vanilla bean
  • strawberry
  • whipping cream
  • almond
  • confectioners sugar
  • sugar
  • water
  • egg yolk
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Chestnut Parfait

  • caramel sauce
  • chestnut
  • sugar
  • blackberry
  • loaf cake
  • water
  • grand marnier
  • marsala
  • sweetened whipped cream
  • walnut
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Beach Parfaits

  • sour belt
  • graham cracker
  • flower sprinkle
  • life saver gummy
  • pez candy
  • teddy graham
  • white chocolate
  • vanilla pudding
  • milk
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Andrew's Granola Parfait

  • honey
  • pepita
  • puffed rice
  • coconut
  • almond
  • yogurt
  • house made granola
  • salt
  • coconut oil
  • raspberry
  • ginger
  • banana
  • grapefruit
  • pineapple
  • light brown sugar
  • rolled oat
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Currant Tomato Parfait

  • mayonnaise
  • tarragon
  • envelope gelatin
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  • currant tomato
  • chervil
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Persimmon Apple Parfaits

  • greek yogurt
  • sugar
  • persimmon
  • gelatin sheet
  • null gala apple
  • null granny smith apple
  • null green tea
  • nullc heavy cream
  • null lemon
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Brownie Peanut Butter Mousse Parfaits

  • cream
  • heavy cream
  • peanut butter
  • dixie crystals confectioners sugar
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • water
  • cocoa powder
  • light corn syrup
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla
  • pasteurized egg
  • brownies of
  • chocolate sprinkle
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Tapioca and Rhubarb Parfait

  • Compote
  • rhubarb without
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • lemon juice
  • Tapioca
  • vanilla extract
  • crème fraîche
  • salt
  • milk
  • egg
  • tapioca
  • sugar
  • crystallized ginger
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Shortbread Parfait

  • salt
  • strawberry
  • mango
  • blueberry
  • sugar
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • lemon juice
  • egg yolk
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Berry Compote Parfait

  • greek yogurt
  • berry
  • water
  • vanilla extract
  • gingersnap cooky
  • berry
  • maple syrup
  • cream cheese
  • mint

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
heavy cream
salt
vanilla extract
greek yogurt
honey
strawberry
banana
cream cheese
water
vanilla
blueberry
butter
raspberry
whipped cream
lemon juice
berry
mint
maple syrup
cinnamon
powdered sugar
cocoa powder
milk
powdered gelatin
yogurt
lime juice
graham cracker
pistachio
chia seed
egg yolk
blackberry
vanilla yogurt
pecan
almond
vanilla bean
light brown sugar
granola
quinoa
almond extract
confectioners sugar
lemon zest
pineapple
orange zest
coconut oil
all purpose flour
walnut
peanut
peach
olive oil
white chocolate
vanilla greek yogurt
ginger
coconut
buttermilk
brown sugar
white wine vinegar
thyme
cherry
pomegranate juice
ricotta cheese
envelope gelatin
coconut flake
egg
vanilla wafer
vanilla ice cream
orange juice
lime zest
gelatin
coconut sugar
pepita
sweet chocolate chip
cornstarch
dark chocolate
orange
orange liqueur
nut
mango
almond meal
pumpkin puree
bittersweet chocolate
chocolate angel cake
framboise
sour cream
chive
wasabi tobiko
dijon mustard
rice wine vinegar
canola oil
osetra caviar
light corn syrup
mascarpone cheese
nutmeg
lemon
tarragon
peanut butter
apple
oat
light coconut milk
club soda
breadstick
parsley
dark tomato
red cherry tomato
yellow plum tomato
pomegranate seed
chocolate
sugar substitute
balsamic vinegar
clover honey
steel oat
amaretti biscuit
amaretto liqueur
yellow coloring
granola cereal
coconut milk
buckwheat
oatmeal
almond coconut milk
chocolate rose
meyer lemon juice
blood orange juice
evaporated milk
rye whiskey
light brown muscovado sugar
espresso
bean
calorie sweetener
fashioned oat
vanilla almond milk
fig compote
banana chip
goji berry
carob chip
cashew
black mission fig
nut trail
marshmallow
hot fudge
vanilla bean grapefruit curd
shortbread cooky
lemon curd
coconut milk yogurt
plátanos manzano
virgin coconut oil
kiwi fruit
date caramel
rum extract
pumpkin pie spice
browny
oreo
sweetened condensed milk
candy pumpkin
gel coloring
ghost peep
white
biscoff cooky
biscoff cookie butter
heatproof
luxardo maraschino liqueur
vanilla meringue cooky
semisweet chocolate
cocoa
cherry pie filling
nondairy whipped
candied nut
wasabi tobiko vinaigrette
hot pepper sauce
ahi tuna
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tabasco sauce
milk chocolate
whiskey
light cream cheese
dulce de leche
gingersnap
coffee liqueur
turbinado sugar
black pepper
graham cracker crumb
strawberry fruit spread jelly jam
jell vanilla pudding
cookies oreo
potato flake
tomato
onion
onion powder
meatless hamburger patty
american cheese
ketchup
hamburger dill pickle chip
mint chocolate ice cream
chocolate mint candy
shots creme de menthe liqueur
whipping cream
caramel sauce
chestnut
loaf cake
grand marnier
marsala
sweetened whipped cream
sour belt
flower sprinkle
life saver gummy
pez candy
teddy graham
vanilla pudding
puffed rice
house made granola