1
: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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Try Greek yogurt parfait with granola, mixed berries, and nuts on top.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025
Instead, make your parfait with plain Greek yogurt topped with berries, nuts, and seeds for antioxidants and healthy fats.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
This eats like a parfait—everything is all together in one perfect bite.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025
Instead, make your parfait with plain Greek yogurt topped with berries, nuts, and seeds for antioxidants and healthy fats.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
This eats like a parfait—everything is all together in one perfect bite.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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parfait
noun
par·fait
pär-ˈfā 
1
: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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