Planning to host a brunch but short on time? My quick, delicious and beautiful parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match your favorite berries.
—LISA SPEER PALM BEACH, FL
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
6 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups granola
4 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
Additional brown sugar, optional
1. Place raspberries and brown sugar in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a sieve; discard seeds.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry puree, orange juice, cornstarch and orange peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool.
3. In eight parfait glasses, layer half of the raspberry sauce, berries, granola and yogurt. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired. Serve immediately.
TOP TIP
Best of the Berries
Blueberries have been a longtime favorite with families from coast to coast. When purchasing blueberries, look for those that are firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned and relatively free from leaves and stems. Berries should be deep purple-blue to blue-black; reddish berries aren’t ripe, but may be used in baked goods.