Let’s talk about how you start your day, actually just tell me what your favorite breakfast is. The shower and personal hygiene can stay in your secret box. There’s only so much my body wants to tackle at 6.30 so for me it’s just coffee and something simple, but for sure coffee. Donuts have been known to help kickstart me too.
Friends, I’ve tried, but I just can’t do cereal. Turning crunchy things into a soggy state befuddles me. Give me toast and an egg and I’m super happy, especially if the bread is covered in seeds and crunchy bits. Dave’s Killer Bread is the best on the planet.
Moving on, have you ever seen those ridiculously priced yogurt parfait cups at airports and coffee shops? I love parfaits and yogurts so much, nobody needs to tell me if they’re secretly unhealthy or it’s the same as eating a Snickers because I’ll be crushed.
These parfaits are a touch on the swanky side. Each jar is filled with a strawberry and blackberry maple syrup reduction and fresh rosemary because it totally works. Tell everyone you know that fresh herbs are not just for prime rib.
I could’ve called it a day with my sassy fruit compote and just added yogurt, but I refused and snuck in some creamy mascarpone cheese. The yogurt and cheese combine to make a velvet cloud worthy of tongue licking the container.
Whisk that yogurt into the cheese and dream about how awesome tomorrow’s breakfast is going to be.
Granola, berries, yogurt repeat.
Glass Weck jars are the perfect 8-ounce size, but mason jars or tiny coffee cups would also work.
You should be able to make four individual jars, after filling the last one spoon licking is legit and encouraged.
Strawberry Blackberry Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries large ones cut in half
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt Greek or whole milk will work
- 1-2 cups granola
Instructions
- Place the strawberries and blackberries in a medium sized non-stick pan.
- Add the rosemary and maple syrup and cook over a low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Once the fruit has softened down let it cool in the fridge.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mascarpone and yogurt until there are no lumps visible.
- When the fruit compote is cool, sprinkle some granola into the bottom of your glass jar.
- Spoon in some of the berry mixture followed by a heaped tablespoon of the yogurt combination.
- Repeat the layering process and finish with yogurt on top.
- Sprinkle with some extra granola and serve straight away or store covered in the fridge.
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Tori says
These are so my kind of thing! Yum! Awesome photos too, so pinning!
cristina says
Beautifully layered, fresh and wholesome delicious. Maple syrup goodness in these parfaits – lovely, Gerry!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
One word: gorgeous!! Love the mood in the photos. Pinned!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
Now this is the kind of breakfast I need to have! Thinking it would be a great idea to trade in my wheat toast for one of these beautiful parfaits!!
Jennie @onesweetmess says
I am so not a cereal person. I just can’t do it. But these…these I can get behind. Also, these are some seriously stunning photos. Pinned.
Matt From Nomageddon says
Yes! Who says they are only for dessert? Imma have this for breakfast!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
These look and sound positively delightful! I absolutely adore mascarpone, great choice!
Karina says
Oh wowwww Gerry your photography is absolutely incredible! And this recipe is brilliant. I can’t wait to try it with my kids! Thank you Gerry! Of course pinning… And subscribing!
Kelly says
Great recipe for breakfast and beautiful photos!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
Fruit and yogurt parfaits are my favorite thing to get! These just took them up a few notches with that mascarpone though…gimme!
foodnessgracious says
It makes it taste a little tarte Meg, so good!
Kristyn says
This looks amazing! What a yummy breakfast idea!
foodnessgracious says
Thanks Kristyn :)
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
LOVE the mascarpone in these parfaits! Also, I need those little glasses in my life ASAP!
foodnessgracious says
Mini jars are always so cool Justine :)
Carla (@charliesue) says
Yummmmm! Look at those sweet little pots!
foodnessgracious says
Thanks Carla!
Julie | Small Green Kitchen says
Gerry, these yogurt parfaits are gorgeous! Much cheaper to make at home plus, these look 1000x times better than any yogurt parfait I’ve seen at a coffee shop or airport!
foodnessgracious says
I know Julie, right?
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
I’ll take these over my green smoothie or porridge du jour any morning (and I’ve not done cereal in at least 5 years!)! Love the addition of mascarpone… so smart. I’ve admired your Pinterest posts for a long time, but am a first timer to your blog. I’m completely inspired! Thank you for this Gerry! Looking forward to following.
foodnessgracious says
Thank you Traci, Vanilla and Bean is an amazing blog and your photography is beautiful :)
gerry speirs says
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Anneta B says
I enjoy your blog and your FB page. Am taking this opportunity to thank you for contributions to my family’s health and happiness through food.
I appreciate the way you post your recipes. They are clear and concise. I really like the introductory breakdown of the course, cuisine, times, servings, calories, and the fact that you state your name because when I print off and make the recipe I can send mental thanks to you for a job well done. Truly, an intelligent and organized way to do things!
foodnessgracious says
Thanks for the kind words Anneta!