1
: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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To start your day in a healthier way, choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened coffee drinks and higher-protein options, such as an omelet, Greek yogurt parfait, or high-protein overnight oats.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Highlights of the festive menu include Chicken liver parfait with plum chutney, traditional roast turkey with sprouts and chestnuts and all the trimmings, topped off with Delia smith’s Christmas pudding.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Plates are stacked high with colorful sashimi and elaborate parfaits.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
While some days featured hearty fare like a sweet potato hash or rich tahini-cacao parfait, the flax bar and berry smoothie on days three and four were far from satisfying.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Highlights of the festive menu include Chicken liver parfait with plum chutney, traditional roast turkey with sprouts and chestnuts and all the trimmings, topped off with Delia smith’s Christmas pudding.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Plates are stacked high with colorful sashimi and elaborate parfaits.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
While some days featured hearty fare like a sweet potato hash or rich tahini-cacao parfait, the flax bar and berry smoothie on days three and four were far from satisfying.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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parfait
noun
par·fait
pär-ˈfā 
1
: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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