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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Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Family breakfast doesn’t need to be formal—something as simple as sitting down and sharing bowls of cereal or yogurt parfaits together can start a fun new tradition and add a few minutes of peaceful conversation to otherwise-hectic days.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
And during afternoon tea in the lobby, Tochigi Prefecture's finest produce gets the spotlight: Nakagawa eel braised in red wine perched atop burdock tartlets, and meticulously layered chestnut parfait.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Feel free to assemble this recipe as a parfait in a jar or glass, or add granola for a little extra bulk and crunch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Family breakfast doesn’t need to be formal—something as simple as sitting down and sharing bowls of cereal or yogurt parfaits together can start a fun new tradition and add a few minutes of peaceful conversation to otherwise-hectic days.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
And during afternoon tea in the lobby, Tochigi Prefecture's finest produce gets the spotlight: Nakagawa eel braised in red wine perched atop burdock tartlets, and meticulously layered chestnut parfait.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Feel free to assemble this recipe as a parfait in a jar or glass, or add granola for a little extra bulk and crunch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parfait
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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