Mango Berry Parfait
Creamy mango, tangy berry chia, crunchy nuts, and whipped yogurt — this Mango Berry Parfait is summer in every spoon! 🥭 Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or those anytime sweet cravings when you want something light, fresh, and a little indulgent! 🌸✨
Ingredients
Mango Layer:
- 2 mangoes
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (chenna) or paneer
- 2 tbsp cream cheese , optional
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey , adjust according to sweetness of the mangoes
- pinch salt
Berry Chia Jam:
- 1/2 cup mixed berries , I've used bluerries and strawberries
- 7-8 jamun (java plum or indian blackberry) , deseeded
- 2 tbsp chia seeds , soaked in 1/2 cup water for 30 mins
- honey , as needed
Cookies Layer:
- 8 graham crackers or cookies
- 2 tbsp butter , melted
Nuts Layer:
- 4 tbsp mixed nuts & seeds , coarsely crushed. I've used almonds, cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
Garnish:
- greek yogurt or thick yogurt , whipped
- mangoes , diced
- black sesame seeds
Instructions
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For the mango layer, blend all the ingredients together into a smooth and creamy thick mixture.
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For the berry chia jam, mash together the berries and jamnu and mix in soaked chia seeds, honey (as needed) and let it rest for 30 mins in the fridge
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Crush the graham crackers or cookies (of your choice) and mix it with melted butter.
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To assemble, start with a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom of your serving glass, followed by the berry chia jam. Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts and seeds for texture, then spoon in the chilled mango blend. Top it off with a dollop of whipped yogurt for a light and refreshing finish. Garnish with some mangoes and black sesame seeds. Your Mango Berry Parfait is ready, enjoy!