How to Use parfait in a Sentence

parfait

noun
  • The frozen parfait topped with lemon ice cream is big enough to share.
    — Scott Craven, azcentral, 21 June 2018
  • Or, layer a cup or two with fresh fruit for a healthy parfait.
    — Harmless Harvest, Bon Appétit, 24 Feb. 2020
  • Reimagined as a parfait, that one piece of pie now feeds four.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2017
  • The poor guy is moping around the beach and eating parfait bowls.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2022
  • This easy to assemble parfait is what dessert dreams are made of.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022
  • Try this buffet-style yogurt parfait bar for a light, fruity start to the day.
    — Janae McKenzie, Glamour, 4 May 2022
  • Sprinkle on top of a yogurt parfait.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Add in homemade or store-bought pound cake for a parfait worthy of a party.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • The small size is useful for preparing snacks like parfaits and overnight oats.
    — Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • One of the desserts is a frozen parfait that looks like half an avocado on a snowy bed of ice.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 27 June 2017
  • Add fresh berries and almonds to oatmeal or a yogurt parfait.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Try Greek yogurt parfait with granola, mixed berries, and nuts on top.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
  • There’s even a fresh fruit parfait made just for dogs that like to end their meal on a sweet note just as their humans do.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024
  • To enjoy kefir, pour a glass and drink on its own or use it as a base in your breakfast parfait.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022
  • Make a yogurt parfait with unsweetened yogurt and fresh berries.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
  • And then there's the a la carte breakfast entrees, which range from arepas to acai bowls and yogurt parfaits.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
  • To add chia seeds to your diet, try sprinkling them over your oatmeal or yogurt parfait.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The same goes when preparing a cold sandwich, or swirling into a parfait.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Quite a scrumptious array of rich and creamy aromas of licorice, tar and cherry parfait.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
  • To serve, garnish each parfait with pomegranate seeds and a mint sprig, if desired.
    — Romney Steele, chicagotribune.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • The latest trend of preparing breakfast is overnight oats or parfait bowls.
    — cleveland, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Appease the chocoholics at your party with these creamy and cool layered parfaits.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Smoothies, protein bars, yogurt parfaits and egg muffins often fill the void.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Made with organic nuts, seeds and grains, these bites can be eaten alone or added to salads, parfaits and soups.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • My younger kiddo loves fruit and yogurt and can pretty much always go for a yogurt parfait.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
  • Just a few simple swaps can turn these dessert classics into a fancier parfait or a bowl of oatmeal.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • For a nutritious breakfast or snack, make a mango parfait.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Small plates make the most of meats and fish, too, like squares of luscious pork fried in a dusting of cornmeal, or smoked trout parfait.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2017
  • This eats like a parfait—everything is all together in one perfect bite.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Feel free to assemble this recipe as a parfait in a jar or glass, or add granola for a little extra bulk and crunch.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025

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