A festive parfait with creamy yogurt, spiced pudding layers, fruit compotes, and crunchy toppings for holiday brunches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Parfait Base
01 - 1 1/8 cups thick Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Christmas Pudding Layer
04 - 9 ounces Christmas pudding (crumbled)
→ Fruit Compote
05 - 1 cup 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)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Combine mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, 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 or serving dishes for assembly.
04 - Layer yogurt, Christmas pudding, and fruit compote in parfait glasses or jars. Top with granola, toasted nuts, dried fruit, diced apple, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
05 - Allow guests to customize their parfaits using the arranged ingredients to suit their preferences.
