Best 4 Easy Pear Parfait Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable pear parfait, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the sweet and juicy essence of pears with the richness of creamy yogurt and the delightful crunch of granola. This versatile dessert can be enjoyed as a refreshing breakfast parfait, a delightful afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to a satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this visually stunning and palate-pleasing treat that is sure to impress your family and friends. From the classic combination of pears and yogurt to the innovative twist of a pear and chocolate chip parfait, our collection of recipes offers a range of options to satisfy every craving. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your heart content.

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PEAR-GINGER PARFAIT



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces mascarpone
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Ginger cookie thins, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine pears, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, and apple juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 4 minutes until pears are crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and cloves before assembling the parfait.
  • In a large bowl, whip cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone with vanilla and maple syrup and fold into cream.
  • Divide half the pears between 4 glasses and top with half the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers with remaining pears and cream, and garnish with candied ginger and ginger cookies.

EASY PEAR PARFAIT



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Try your favorite mix of fruit, yogurt and cereal for a quick breakfast or snack! This came from Cornell Cooperative Extenstion. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups chopped pears
1 cup yogurt (any flavor)
1 cup cereal (ready to eat)

Steps:

  • In 4 small bowls or cups, layer 1/2 cup pears, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 29, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 2.4

AMARETTO PEAR PARFAITS



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Bosc pears work well in this dessert. I also love the flavor combination of amaretto and peaches, so peaches would probably also work well in this recipe. Based on a recipe I found in Cooking Light a couple years ago. The original used softened low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt, but I've only made it with the yogurt. The 1 hour cooking time is actually chilling time. With the low-fat frozen yogurt, Cooking Light showed the nutritional values per serving as: 238 calories, 5.6 grams fat, 39.9 g carbs, 137 mg sodium.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups pears, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 2 oz)
1 1/2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt or 1 1/2 cups softened low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
4 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine pears through sugar and liqueur, cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Spoon layers into each of 4 8-oz glasses in this order: 1 Tbs crumbs, 3 Tbs pear mixture, 3 Tbs yogurt or frozen yogurt. Repeat layers.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tbs almonds over top of each parfait. Chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 186.1, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3

SAUTEED PEAR PARFAITS



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Rosemary dots these sugared pear desserts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sugar
3 large Anjou or Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
8 ounces sour cream or creme fraiche
1 teaspoon light-brown crystal sugar, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and sugar in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until sugar begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add the pears and rosemary, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are browned and caramelized all over, 3 to 5 minutes. (If pears begin to burn, reduce heat to medium.) Remove the pears, and spread out on a plate to cool.
  • Place saute pan back on high heat, and add 1/4 cup water, stirring up the browned sugar and butter. Cook, stirring and swirling pan, until reduced to a thick syrup.
  • Layer pears in four small glasses, alternating with the sour cream for two layers of each. Drizzle some of the syrup over each serving, sprinkle with crystal sugar, and serve.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect pear parfait, start with ripe, juicy pears. This will ensure that your parfait has the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any vanilla yogurt on hand, you can substitute plain yogurt and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk when making the whipped cream.
  • If you're using frozen pears, be sure to thaw them completely before using. Otherwise, they will be too hard to blend.
  • You can also add other fruits to your parfait, such as berries, bananas, or peaches.
  • For a special occasion, you can garnish your parfait with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel.

Conclusion:

The pear parfait is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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