Not always.A parfait is just a layered desert, usually using some type of cream and fruit.
Yogurt is just quick and easy to get.
You can use pastry cream mixhed with some heavy whipping cream as well.
Here are some alternative Parfait recipes.
Cappachino Parfaits
Yield: 6 servings
1 t MAXWELL HOUSE Instant
-Coffee
1/4 t Water
1 c Thawed COOL WHIP Lite
-Whipped Topping
1 pk Sugar-Free JELL-O Brand
-Instant Chocolate or
-Vanilla Flavor Pudding &
-Pie Filling
2% lowfat milk
Dissolve MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee in water. Stir into thawed COOL WHIP Lite.
Prepare JELL-O Pie Filling as directed using 2% lowfat milk. Let stand 5
minutes. Spoon pudding and whipped topping alternately into 6 dessert
glasses. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE & CHEESE PARFAIT
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Chocolate
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-Makes 2 servings
1 c Strawberries, sliced
1 tb Strawberry* liqueur
1/2 c Part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 ts Each granulated sugar
-and whipping cream
1/2 oz Ini chocolate chips
In small mixing bowl combine strawberries and
liqueur; set aside. Using a fork, in separate small
mixing bowl combine cheese, sugar, and cream; fold in
chips. Into each of 2 long-stemmed glasses or
individual dessert dishes spoon half of the cheese
mixture, then top each with half of the strawberry
mixture. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate
until chilled.
Each serving provides: 1 Protein Exchange, 1/2 fruit
Exchange; 90 Optional Calories
Per Serving: 189 Calories; 8g protein; 9g fat; 18g
carbohydrate; 195 mg calcium; 84mg soium; 24mg
cholesterol; 1g dietary fiber.
* Raspberry or cherry liqueur may be substituted for
the strawberry liqueur
Source: Weight Watchers Quick Success Program
Cookbook
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CREME DE MENTHE PARFAIT
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 oz Creme de Menthe
1/2 c Crushed Pineapple & Juice
1 c Water
1 c Sugar
1/2 c White Corn Syrup
1 d Salt
1 qt Vanilla Ice Cream
3 dr Green Coloring
Boil all ingredients except Creme de Menthe and ice cream. When pineapple
is clear, add Creme de Menthe. Let cool and make parfaits in the usual
manner, alternating sauce and ice cream.
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2006-07-10 06:28:24
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answered by memberofdisfunctionalsociety 4
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I would suggest you visit WWW.FOODDOWNUNDER.COM as they have heaps of recipes. Hope this helps!
2006-07-10 06:01:21
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answered by mandbturner3699 5
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