Sweetheart Cherry Swirl Yogurt Parfait ❤️
This Sweetheart Cherry Swirl Yogurt Parfait is an easy and healthy treat, perfect for Valentine's Day. Featuring a vibrant cherry syrup made from thawed cherries and creamy Greek yogurt, it's a delightful dessert that requires minimal active prep time but some patience for thawing.
Equipment
- Strainer
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Small Saucepan
- Serving Cups
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups frozen, pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water (up to, if needed, to make ½ cup liquid with cherry juice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from ½ a lemon
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 32 ounces plain Greek yogurt (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Begin by placing 1½ cups of frozen, pitted cherries into a strainer set over a mixing bowl. Let them thaw gently in your refrigerator overnight, or for approximately 8 hours. This easy step allows the natural cherry juices to collect.
- Once thawed, you'll find about 2-3 ounces of vibrant cherry juice in the bowl below. Transfer your plump, thawed cherries to a separate container and set them aside.
- Pour the collected cherry juice into a measuring cup. If the juice doesn't quite reach ½ cup, simply add enough water to make up the difference, ensuring you have exactly ½ cup of liquid for your syrup base.
- Pour this ½ cup liquid into a small saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar, the fresh juice from ½ a lemon, and 1 teaspoon of real vanilla extract. Gently simmer the mixture on a low heat, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes. There's no need to stir constantly; a gentle swirl occasionally will do. The syrup will appear runny but will beautifully thicken as it cools. Remember to keep the heat low to prevent any bubbling over!
- Once your sweet syrup is ready, take it off the heat and pour it directly over your reserved thawed cherries. Place the entire mixture into the refrigerator to cool completely, which typically takes around 30 minutes.
- When the cherry syrup and fruit are perfectly chilled, spoon generous portions of creamy, healthy Greek yogurt into your favorite serving cups or bowls.
- Finish each yogurt serving by spooning 4-5 of the luscious, syrupy cherries and a delightful drizzle of the cherry syrup over the top. Enjoy this wonderfully easy and healthy Valentine's treat!
Notes
This wonderfully easy and healthy Valentine's treat is as delicious as it is simple.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 294 kcal
Total Carbs: 53g
Net Carbs: 52g
Fats: 1g
Protein: 19g
Calories: 294 kcal
Total Carbs: 53g
Net Carbs: 52g
Fats: 1g
Protein: 19g
