Parfait
Parfait is a type of food that is eaten as a dessert. It is a French word that means perfect.
Styles of Parfait
Parfaits are made differently in different countries.
French Parfait
A common parfait is the French kind. A French parfait mixes sugar, whip cream, an egg yolk, sauce, cold fruit and frozen ice cream. French parfaits are usually served on a plate not in a glass.
Japanese Parfait
Japanese parfait made mainly of ice cream and fruit with a sweet. It is served in a tall glass. It is a classic on a coffee shop menu. It is one of the more popular desserts.
Varieties
- Fruit parfait
- Chocolate parfait
- Strawberry parfait
- Mango parfait
- Banana parfait
- Custard pudding parfait
- Green tea parfait
Parfait Media
Layered American parfait in Tokyo, Japan
Jelly of quail, langoustine cream and parfait of foie gras at The Fat Duck
Ice cream parfait from Dairy Queen