# What You'll Need:
→ Parfait Base
01 - 2 cups thick Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Christmas Pudding Layer
04 - 9 ounces Christmas pudding, crumbled
→ Fruit Compote
05 - 1 1/4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
06 - 2 tablespoons sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Toppings
08 - 3/4 cup granola
09 - 1/3 cup toasted nuts (pecans or almonds), chopped
10 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
11 - 1 apple, diced
12 - 1 orange, segmented
13 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Method:
01 - Combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
03 - Place the yogurt mixture, crumbled Christmas pudding, cooled fruit compote, and all toppings in separate serving bowls.
04 - Layer yogurt, Christmas pudding, and fruit compote in glasses or jars. Finish by topping with granola, nuts, dried fruit, apple, orange, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon, and fresh mint leaves.
05 - Allow guests to build their parfaits according to personal preference and enjoy immediately.
