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    Fruit Parfait Recipe

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 · Modified: Apr 26, 2021 by Food, Fun & Faraway Places. This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

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    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had. (NOTE: Adults only!)

    Sometimes when I'm traveling, I'll taste something that is so good I want to make it at home. Of course, in all honesty, my cooking can't compare to most of the chefs I encounter around the world. Still, it's fun to try to recreate something I really enjoyed.

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had. #FruitParfait #BreakfastParfait

    Every year it seems chefs get more creative, using local ingredients and craft specialty items. The use of local honey has just boomed, and I was able to visit two different bee farms in the last year to see just how the bees were kept and honey was made.

    Last year my husband and I took a short trip to Longboat Key and stayed at Zota Beach Resort. The chef there serves up beautiful charcuterie platters with homemade parmesan crisps, freshly caught and so tender Calamari Fritto, and a Snapper entree that will have you swooning.

    One morning while we were browsing the breakfast menu, I spotted the Viento Parfait. This was a boozy fruit parfait using Grand Marnier infused ricotta cheese, topped with berry compote and fresh in-house made quinoa granola. Holy moly. How can you not order that?

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Unfortunately, the last time I looked, this was no longer on the menu. Maybe people don't like to start their day with Grand Marnier, because there's a healthier and booze-free version on the menu now. I'm sure it's delicious, too, but oh - how I love Grand Marnier with ricotta!

    Granted, this may not be the healthiest way to start the day, but when I have guests, I want to make something special. This is a fun recipe and your breakfast companions will be asking for seconds! (This would also be a wonderful recipe for Mother's Day!)

    Viento Fruit Parfait Recipe

    You'll want to make the brine first as it needs to steep for 4-5 hours. 

    Gather your ingredients for the berry compote. Plan to keep this recipe on hand as it's delicious over pancakes or waffles, too! (Leave out the brine if kids are eating it. The brine does have alcohol in it.)

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Wash your berries and add to a medium saucepan.

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Add orange juice and sugar. Cook over medium heat until soft.

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Use this compote for pancakes or waffles! So good!

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Layer the ingredients for this fruit parfait recipe as instructed below.

    NOTE: I used a 16-ounce wide mouth Ball jar. This serving was huge and even with my husband helping, we didn't finish it, which is why I've labeled it as 2 servings.

    You could serve it like this and share it, or you could serve it in two 8-ounce Ball jars. You may even be able to make it go far enough to serve it in 4-ounce jars to make 4 small servings as I did with these Easy Breakfast Parfaits. Let me know if you try that!

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    I bought this Quinoa Granola ahead of time. You may be able to find it in your grocery store, but I didn't want to have to go to several stores to look so just ordered it! 

    I have a feeling you're going to love this fruit parfait recipe!

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Other Varieties of Fruit to try in a Parfait Recipe

    You could totally switch up the fruits in this recipe.I was thinking pineapple and coconut, or peaches, and kiwi. Banana might make a nice addition, too. The possibilities are endless. Tell me if you try it with other fruits so I can try it, too.

    Other Fruit Parfait Recipe Options

    I think you'll also love this (family-friendly!) yogurt-based Breakfast Parfait.  And for a sweet dessert, try this Pumpkin Pie Parfait.

    Dinner Ideas

    Don't leave without checking out some of these wonderful dinner ideas. This cast iron chicken is easy and such a pretty presentation. If your family loves ribs, you'll want to make these Irish Beer Ribs tonight! In the mood for soup? Check out these hearty soup recipes.

    This fruit parfait recipe is going to knock your socks off! It's the absolute best parfait I have ever had.

    Viento Fruit Parfait Recipe

    This boozy fruit parfait using Grand Marnier infused ricotta cheese and topped with berry compote and fresh in-house made quinoa granola is insanely delicious!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Brining Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 323kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    Parfait Ingredients

    • ½ tsp  lemon zest
    • 3 oz ricotta cheese
    • 2 oz fresh made Quinoa granola

    Strawberry Brine Ingredients

    • ½ cup strawberries
    • 1 ounce Grand Marnier

    Berry Compote Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup blueberries
    • ⅓ cup raspberries
    • ⅓ cup blackberries
    • 2 teaspoon orange juice fresh
    • 1 T sugar

    Instructions

    Strawberry Brine Instructions

    • Combine and let sit 4-5 hours.

    Berry Compote Instructions

    • Combine berries in a small saucepan with orange juice and sugar and cook on low until soft. Use leftovers for pancakes or waffles.

    Preparing the Parfait

    • Once you’ve prepared the ingredients, combine the lemon zest, ricotta, and liquid from the strawberry brine.
    • Add the strawberries to the other berries and layer them over the ricotta.
    • Top with granola.
    • I found dried pineapple circles that made a great garnish, but it's totally optional.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg
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