Festive layers of creamy yogurt, spiced pudding, fruit compotes, and crunchy toppings for holiday brunch.
# Components:
→ Parfait Base
01 - 2 cups thick Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Christmas Pudding Layer
04 - 1 cup Christmas pudding, crumbled
→ Fruit Compote
05 - 1 1/4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
06 - 2 tablespoons sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Toppings
08 - 3/4 cup granola
09 - 1/3 cup toasted nuts (pecans or almonds), chopped
10 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
11 - 1 apple, diced
12 - 1 orange, segmented
13 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
02 - In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
03 - Place yogurt mixture, crumbled Christmas pudding, cooled fruit compote, and all toppings in separate bowls for serving.
04 - Layer yogurt, Christmas pudding, and fruit compote in glasses or jars. Top with granola, nuts, dried fruit, diced apple, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, sprinkle of cinnamon, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
05 - Allow guests to build their own parfaits according to their preferences and enjoy immediately.
