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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Serve bottomless Champagne and mimosas, with an indulgent spread of yogurt parfaits, French toast, and Eggs Benedict.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Snack wraps disappeared along with salads and parfaits.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Think berry parfaits, avocado toast, and housemade waffles for breakfast; and fresh salads, burgers, fish tacos, and shrimp & grits to round out the day and into the night.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Think: apple slices, a fruit cup, a salad, or even a yogurt parfait, according to Young.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 May 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Snack wraps disappeared along with salads and parfaits.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Think berry parfaits, avocado toast, and housemade waffles for breakfast; and fresh salads, burgers, fish tacos, and shrimp & grits to round out the day and into the night.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Think: apple slices, a fruit cup, a salad, or even a yogurt parfait, according to Young.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 May 2025
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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