Sunday Forward — Mediterranean Herbs · Week 1
Blackberry Parfaits
Honey yogurt, fresh blackberries, crunchy granola — build at the table
10 min
Prep Time
2 hrs
Rest (optional)
4–6
Serves
Easy
Difficulty
A note on the berries
Blackberries aren't native to the Mediterranean — but they're everywhere in the U.S. and berries are a must for us. Consider this our American amendment to the week's theme.
What You'll Need
Fruit
Fresh Blackberries
1 pint
Dairy
Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
3 cups
Sweet
Honey
Local if you have it; reserve ¼ cup for drizzling
¾ cup
Crunch
Granola
Store-bought is perfectly fine
2½ cups
Citrus
Lemon
For juice and zest
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Method
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Make the Honey Yogurt
1Mix
Sweeten the Yogurt
Stir honey and a small squeeze of lemon juice into the Greek yogurt. Taste and adjust — it should be lightly sweet with a bright edge.
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2Chill
Refrigerate to Meld
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, so the honey fully melds into the yogurt. (This step is optional but makes a real difference.)
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Build the Parfaits
3Layer
Start the First Layer
Set out glasses, bowls, or ramekins. Spoon a layer of honey yogurt into the bottom of each.
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4Layer
Berries & Granola
Add a handful of blackberries, then a generous scoop of granola.
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5Repeat
Repeat & Drizzle
Repeat the layers, finishing with blackberries on top and a final drizzle of honey.
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6Serve
Finish with Lemon Zest
Add a pinch of lemon zest over each parfait just before serving.
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Chef's Note
Kid-Friendly Option
Set out the components in small bowls and let kids build their own at the table. The layering is half the fun — and it means everyone gets exactly what they want.