Creamy Apricot-Ginger Parfait

Health score
3%
Creamy Apricot-Ginger Parfait
45 min.
4
387kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Creamy Apricot-Ginger Parfait, a dessert that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors. This elegant treat is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for entertaining guests or treating yourself after a long day. Imagine layering rich, creamy goat cheese blended with smooth low-fat yogurt and just the right amount of sweetness. The result is a luscious mixture that melts in your mouth!

What sets this parfait apart is its delightful twist of flavor from the low-sugar apricot preserves and the unexpected crunch of gingersnaps. These thin cookies offer a spicy kick that complements the creamy layers exceptionally well. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you'll be ready to impress your friends and family with a dessert that is not only delicious but also packs a punch of interesting textures and tastes.

This dessert is a wonderful option for those who appreciate a light yet indulgent finish to their meal. At only 387 calories per serving, you can indulge without any guilt! So why wait? Gather your ingredients and treat yourself to this charming parfait that promises to be a showstopper at your next dinner gathering!

Ingredients

  • 12  gingersnaps thin
  • ounce goat cheese 
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream 
  • 0.7 cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons low-sugar apricot preserves 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Place goat cheese, yogurt, and sugar in a food processor; process until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Place cream in a medium bowl; beat with a whisk or in a stand mixer until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes). Fold cream into goat cheese mixture. Spoon 1 tablespoon low-sugar apricot preserves into each of 4 glasses; top each with a little less than 1/4 cup goat cheese mixture and 2 gingersnaps, crushed. Repeat layering with the same amount of jam and cream; top each parfait with 1 crushed cookie.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories387kcal
Protein9.45%
Fat36.01%
Carbs54.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.52
Glycemic Load
6.28
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.9691303553789%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:386.81kcal
19.34%
Fat:15.94g
24.52%
Saturated Fat:9.62g
60.13%
Carbohydrates:54.31g
18.1%
Net Carbohydrates:53.73g
19.54%
Sugar:34.23g
38.03%
Cholesterol:37.9mg
12.63%
Sodium:270.9mg
11.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.41g
18.83%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.65%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.91%
Phosphorus:161.51mg
16.15%
Copper:0.32mg
15.98%
Calcium:151.76mg
15.18%
Vitamin A:687.65IU
13.75%
Iron:2.14mg
11.86%
Folate:27.36µg
6.84%
Selenium:4.66µg
6.66%
Potassium:225.4mg
6.44%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.32%
Magnesium:24.76mg
6.19%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.72%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.59%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.41%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.24%
Vitamin C:3.97mg
4.81%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.38%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.34%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.87%
Fiber:0.58g
2.33%
Vitamin K:1.75µg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes