Orange, Strawberry and Banana Parfaits

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Mark Boughton Photography / styling: Teresa Blackburn
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  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Prep: 12 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins

This twist on the familiar ice cream sundae makes a fun snack. Be sure to include the kids in the measuring and stirring.

Ingredients

1envelope (.25 ounce) unflavored gelatin
2cups cold orange juice, divided
4tablespoons sugar
2cups sliced strawberries
1-- sliced banana
1/4-- vanilla low-fat yogurt
-- fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup cold orange juice in bowl; let stand 5 minutes to soften. Stir. Heat remaining juice until almost boiling; stir in 3 tablespoons sugar. Add to gelatin mixture; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour gelatin mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  3. Place strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until gelatin is set.
  4. Cut firm gelatin into cubes. Place a layer of cubes in each of 4 serving glasses. Add a layer of strawberries and bananas, another layer of cubes, and a final layer of strawberries and bananas. Top each glass with 1 tablespoon yogurt and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Recipe by Mary Carter

 

Want more parfaits? Our very own Relish Cooking Show Chef Brian Morris shows how to make a simple recipe featuring fresh berries.

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