Ricotta Parfait (Giada De Laurentiis)

Submitted by Cricketo

"I saw Giada make this on her show today and thought it sounded like an easy healthy and different sort of breakfast. Let me know what you think. I intend to make this soon!"

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 parfaits
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup raspberry jam, divided
• 2 cups granola cereal, divided
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

directions

1. To toast the sliced almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese and yogurt together until smooth. In each parfait glass, layer 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, 1 tablespoon raspberry jam and 1/4 cup of granola. Repeat the layers. Spread the remaining ricotta mixture on top and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

Reviews

[LucyS-D]

This was really very good and easy to do. I made it with homemade ricotta, peach-pineapple preserves, and granola. I think my servings were about 1/2 of what is posted here. My husband also enjoyed this dish. Made for PAC Fall 2009.

 

[Coco3mom]

I also watched Giada make this recipe. I made it with sugar free preserves, fresh blueberries and strawberries. Don't forget the granola. It is the best part. I bought a more expensive bag of granola at the market. It is worth it for this delicious breakfast. This can also be a great snack or dessert!