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Maple Brunch or Dessert Parfaits
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Maple Brunch or Dessert Parfaits
Ingredients
Scale
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups fresh raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries and/or sliced stone fruits
1 cup Maple granola
Topping
4–8 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
Maple syrup to taste
1/2 teaspoon Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt maple syrup and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
In four glasses or glass bowls, layer half the cream cheese mixture, half the fruit and half the granola. Repeat layers. Top with mint leaves or a large berry.
Recipe for Maple Granola.
Notes
Serves 4 -6
Patricia Rain is an author, educator, culinary historian, and owner of The Vanilla Company (www.vanillaqueen.com), a socially conscious, product-driven information and education site dedicated to the promotion of pure, natural vanilla, and the support of vanilla farmers worldwide. She also does culinary presentations for food professionals, cooking schools, trade shows, food fairs, and private groups, and is a regular radio and TV guest.
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