Make-Ahead Frozen Yogurt Parfaits

Chef John's easy make-ahead frozen yogurt parfaits with granola and berries are the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or summer picnics.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 594 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup blueberries, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1.5 cups raspberries, rinsed and drained
• 1.5 cups granola

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine raspberries and ½ cup white sugar in a bowl. Crush with a potato masher into a puree. Cover and let sit out for 1 hour.

Step 2

Pass berry puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. Add blueberries, stir, and keep in the refrigerator until needed.

Step 3

Freeze until frozen solid, about 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 4

Whisk yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and sugar for frozen yogurt together in a bowl until sugar dissolves and the mixture is light and fluffy. Transfer into a piping bag and refrigerate until needed. To Build Parfaits:

Step 5

Gather all ingredients.

Step 6

Serve and enjoy!

Step 7

Add 2 tablespoons of granola into an 8-ounce jar, or similar vessel. Top with 2 tablespoons of the fruit mixture. Try to make sure some of the fruit sauce is touching the glass so you can see the layers when frozen. Top with 2 heaping tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.

Step 8

Repeat twice more for a total of 3 layers. Top can be garnished with any remaining fruit and sauce.