parfait

/pɑrˈfeɪ/
noun
  1. A cold dessert made of layers of ice cream, fruit, syrup, and often whipped cream, served in a tall glass.
    • The café's specialty is a chocolate and banana parfait topped with nuts.
    • For her birthday, she ordered a strawberry parfait with fresh berries and vanilla ice cream.
    • He made a quick parfait by layering yogurt, granola, and blueberries in a glass.
  2. A French frozen dessert made from a custard base with whipped cream and flavorings, often served in a mold.
    • This parfait recipe uses egg yolks, sugar, and heavy cream for a rich texture.
    • The chef prepared a classic coffee parfait for the dinner party.
    • She unmolded the chocolate parfait onto a plate and drizzled it with caramel sauce.
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