Sadie Barandes

These fresh fruit parfaits pair seamlessly with Cambridge’s warm spring weather!

Spring is coming, and there is no better time for fruits or for friends! A few years ago, I took a gourmet cooking class at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts; on the second day of class, we learned a simple and healthy recipe for making fruit parfaits. Each batch yields 12 servings, making it the perfect dish for a group of friends as well as a great way to enjoy fresh fruit!

Ingredients (12 servings):

1 large banana, sliced

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced thin

1 pineapple, medium diced

2 pints blueberries

6 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt

3-4 cups granola

12 fresh strawberries (for garnish)

24 blueberries (for garnish)

12 mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, toss banana, strawberry slices, pineapple, and blueberries.
2. Take out 12 glasses (preferably matching)
3. Pour granola evenly into the glasses.
4. Add a layer of fruit mixture to each glass.
5. Finally, add a layer of yogurt.
6. Top each parfait with 1 strawberry, 2 blueberries, and a mint leaf.
7. Enjoy!