A festive layered parfait with creamy yogurt, spiced pudding, fruit compotes, and crunchy toppings.
# What You Need:
→ 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 1/3 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the berries soften and the compote thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a bowl, blend Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
03 - Arrange the yogurt mixture, crumbled Christmas pudding, cooled fruit compote, and all toppings separately in serving bowls to facilitate assembly.
04 - Layer yogurt, Christmas pudding, and fruit compote within glasses or jars. Finish with selected granola, nuts, dried fruits, diced apple, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and mint leaves.
05 - Invite guests to construct their own parfaits according to individual preference for a festive and interactive experience.
