Red, white and berries! This patriotic parfait is the ideal treat for a 4th of July barbecue or picnic, or really, any summer day. It’s so easy to make, gorgeous to look at, and it is sweet and decadent. Not to mention, it’s packed with satiating protein and filling fiber. Kids and adults will devour it.

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Sweet Ricotta Cream & Berry Parfait

Red, white and berries! This patriotic parfait is the ideal treat for a 4th of July barbecue or picnic, or really, any summer day.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup part-skim ricotta
  • 2 teaspoons almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup blackberries
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup raspberries
  • Mint leaves, optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix ricotta with milk, honey, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Line a parfait glass with blackberries and blueberries. Add a second layer of ricotta cream and finish with raspberries on top. Garnish with optional mint leaves.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 250Carbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 7g— Added Sugar: 5gVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 375mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!