Vanilla Cream and Berry Parfait

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A parfait in the American style is a tall glass of layered cream, fruit and crunch. This version stacks vanilla yogurt cream, a jammy strawberry compote and a buttery oat-pecan crumble. Makes 4 glasses in about 2 hr 40 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 40 min

Yield 4 glasses

Ingredients

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1 cup (240 ml)heavy cream, cold
1 cup (240 g)plain Greek yogurt
5 tbsp (35 g)powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp (8 ml)pure vanilla extract
10 ½ oz (300 g)strawberries, hulled, finely chopped
3 tbsp (40 g)granulated sugar
2 tsp (10 ml)lemon juice
⅔ cup (60 g)old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup (30 g)pecans, finely chopped
2 ½ tbsp (30 g)light brown sugar
2 tbsp (30 g)unsalted butter, melted
½ tsp (1 g)ground cinnamon
1 pinchfine salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 325 F (165 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Toss the oats, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt with the melted butter. Spread on the sheet and bake 15 to 18 minutes, stirring once, until golden. Cool completely; it will crisp as it cools.
Simmer the strawberries, granulated sugar and lemon juice over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes until jam-like. Cool, then refrigerate.
Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks, then fold in the Greek yogurt until smooth and thick.
In 4 tall glasses, layer 2 tablespoons of cream, a layer of compote and a sprinkle of crunch.
Repeat twice, ending with cream and a final scatter of crunch.
Chill 30 minutes before serving, or serve right away for the crispiest crunch.

Tips

Add the crunch just before serving to keep it crisp.
Hang the yogurt in a sieve for 20 minutes if yours is thin.
Use clear glasses so the layers show.
Good with coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla cream and berry parfait?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 4 glasses.

How should I store vanilla cream and berry parfait?

Refrigerate assembled parfaits up to 1 day; store crunch airtight at room temperature for 5 days.

Can I make vanilla cream and berry parfait ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (8 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.

540 Calories / serving

35.3g Fat

47.8g Carbs

10.4g Protein

34.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (4 servings): ~2160 cal · 141g fat · 191g carbs · 42g protein · 136g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.