Pin it A festive brunch parfait bar featuring layers of creamy yogurt, spiced Christmas pudding, fruit compotes, and crunchy toppings—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This parfait bar quickly became the highlight of our holiday brunches with its vibrant colors and festive flavors.
Ingredients
- Parfait Base: 500 g thick Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative), 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Christmas Pudding Layer: 250 g Christmas pudding (store-bought or homemade), crumbled
- Fruit Compote: 200 g mixed berries (fresh or frozen), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Toppings: 100 g granola, 50 g toasted nuts (such as pecans or almonds), chopped, 50 g dried cranberries or raisins, 1 apple, diced, 1 orange, segmented, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit compote:
- In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and the mixture thickens. Let cool to room temperature.
- Mix the parfait base:
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Set up a parfait bar:
- Arrange the yogurt, crumbled Christmas pudding, cooled fruit compote, and all toppings in separate bowls.
- Assemble the parfaits:
- Layer yogurt, Christmas pudding, and fruit compote in glasses or jars. Top with a selection of granola, nuts, dried fruit, apple, orange, pomegranate seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh mint.
- Serve:
- Let guests build their own parfaits according to their preferences.
Pin it This recipe always brings my family together around the table, sharing stories and festive cheer as everyone customizes their parfaits.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, Small saucepan, Parfait glasses or jars, Spoons
Allergen Information
Contains milk (yogurt), nuts (optional), gluten (in Christmas pudding and granola). Christmas pudding and granola may contain eggs and gluten–check labels if serving guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 52 g, Protein: 10 g per serving
Pin it This festive parfait bar is a showstopper for any holiday brunch and simple enough to enjoy year-round.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use dairy-free yogurt alternatives?
Yes, thick dairy-free yogurts like coconut or almond-based varieties work well for this layered yogurt bar.
- → Is it possible to prepare the fruit compote in advance?
Absolutely, the berry compote can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to assemble the layers.
- → What are some good substitutes for Christmas pudding?
Gingerbread or fruitcake can replace Christmas pudding for a similar festive spiced flavor profile.
- → How can I make this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free granola and ensure the pudding is gluten-free or replaced with a suitable alternative.
- → What toppings add the best texture contrast?
Crunchy granola, toasted nuts, and dried fruits provide excellent texture contrasts to the creamy yogurt and soft pudding layers.