Strawberries & Cream Crunch Parfaits

ByDeanna Segrave-Daly
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Strawberries & Cream Crunch Parfait

This month's Improv Challenge ideas ran through my head. I tried to think of some "out of the box" twists but why mess with ingredients really don't need any fuss?

Strawberries & Cream

So in the end, I decided to keep it simple. As in, fresh sliced strawberries layered in a parfait glass, topped with just beaten, fresh whipped cream. Yes, I'm a dietitian who uses and eats heavy cream! But a little goes a long way in this recipe which besides strawberries (Vitamin C, fiber, folate), also features lowfat granola (fiber, whole grains), mascarpone (essentially a reduced fat cream cheese) and nonfat Greek yogurt (calcium, potassium, protein.)

Now that I've gotten the nutrition disclaimer out of the way, please enjoy this "summer is coming soon" sweet treat for yourself!

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Strawberries & Cream Crunch Parfait

Strawberries & Cream Crunch Parfaits

  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Ingredients

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  • Âľ cup sliced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese (or reduced fat cream cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ÂĽ cup low fat granola
  • 2 tablespoons fresh whipped cream
  • Mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a parfait or tall glass, layer ÂĽ cup strawberries.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together mascarpone and yogurt. Spoon half of mixture onto strawberries in glass.
  3. Layer with 2 tablespoons of granola.
  4. Repeat with another ÂĽ cup layer of strawberries, the remaining cheese/yogurt mixture and remaining granola.
  5. Top with remaining strawberries and dollop with whipped cream.
  6. Garnish with mint, if desired, and serve immediately.

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Strawberries & Cream Crunch Parfaits

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14 Comments

  1. "Real" whipped cream, all the way!
    Your parfaits look so delicious! I would eat that for breakfast any day!

  5. I was so excited about the improv challenge for this month because strawberries are my very favourite berry! And yes to real whipped cream! It's easy enough to make yourself (ironically, I botched the batch for my improv challenge recipe). I love how homemade whipped cream allows you to adjust the flavour and sweetness.

  6. What a great idea and simple enough that every night can be dessert night.

  10. This looks refreshing, delicious and healthy! Perfect for breakfast. I love blueberries and strawberries - I often eat them on their own and would not add cream unless making a dessert like this!

  11. Hi Deanna, we had a similar idea for this month's challenge. It's so nice to be doing this Improv with you!! I love how your parfaits sound and look. Beautiful!!

  13. yes to strawberry and cream EVERYTHING! Perfect summer dessert 🙂

  14. mmm, love me my parfaits! But this one looks especially good with the mascarpone cheese! Isn't it funny how people pin you as eating nothing "unhealthy" when an RD? I already get it as an RD2Be!
    Ahh I have been LOVING beets lately! This salad looks perfect for summer!

    xo,
    Sarah Grace
    http://freshfitnhealthy.com

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