Thread: Apricot and Yogurt Parfaits

I got this great recipe from NY Times created by MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN and I decided to share it here. This great tasting dessert is really easy to make and best of all, it's low in calories.

Ingredients

1 cup apricot puree

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

2 cups low-fat (2%) thickened yogurt or Greek-style yogurt

1 tablespoon finely chopped almonds, toasted or raw

1. Make the apricot purée as directed. If desired, add to it 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.

2. Spoon 1/4 cup thickened yogurt into the bottom of each of four tumblers or parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons of the apricot purée. Make another 1/4 cup layer of yogurt on top of the apricot purée, and finish with another 2-tablespoon layer of apricot purée. Cover tightly and chill for at least one hour. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped almonds over the top.

Advance preparation: The assembled parfaits will hold in the refrigerator for a day. Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.

Nutritional information per serving: 165 calories; 3 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 8 milligrams cholesterol; 24 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 39 milligrams sodium; 12 grams protein

Yield: Serves four.


Source: NY Times

Apricot? I rarely eat this fruit but this dessert sounds delicious. I'll give this a try. Thanks.

There are so many desserts here, I don't know which one to try first.. lol... I'll just add this to my list.

Let me know how it taste guys.. Go easy on the puree too or better yet, use fresh apricot since purees are usually high in sugar.

My children love this dessert..My husband loves it too, he just won't admit it.. thank you

I love this too..I didn't use puree though. I used fresh apricot and it was really good.