Side view of glass dish containing peaches, plums, dairy-free ricotta, pecans, and maple syrup
October 11, 2024

Dairy-free Fruit Parfait

October 11, 2024

Dairy-free Fruit Parfait

Side view of glass dish containing peaches, plums, dairy-free ricotta, pecans, and maple syrup

Pair seasonal fruit with our 1-minute Vegan Ricotta, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of sweetener and you’ve got yourself a Dairy-free Fruit Parfait, a quick and delicious breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Choosing Fruit for Your Parfait

We’ve used black plums and the same juicy donut peaches that we used in our 1-Bowl Donut Peach Scones. But use whatever fruit is at its peak of flavour, whether that be peaches, plums, nectarines, pluots, or tropical fruit like pineapple and mango. Pick a single fruit or a duo or trio, up to you – focusing on flavour, but consider also contrasting colours, sizes, and textures, too.

Some suggested combinations: 

  •  cherries and blueberries
  • peaches and blackberries
  • nectarines and raspberries
  • apricots and plums
  • strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
  • mango, pineapple, and kiwi
  • purple grapes, banana, and mandarin oranges
  • pink grapefruit, blueberries, and Honeydew melon
Top-down view of plums and pears in a white bowl

Seasonal fruit guides

Not sure what fruit is at its peak of flavour? Here are some seasonal food guides:

Making Dairy-Free Fruit Parfait

The pecans take about 8 minutes to toast, so get them in the oven first, then slice up your fruit and finally make the ricotta. 1-Minute Vegan Ricotta really does just take one minute to make! This dairy-free ricotta requires no prep time or fancy equipment, just a bowl, spoon, and measuring cups.

Once the pecans are toasted, give them a minute or two to cool down so that you can handle them safely and then give them a quick chop. Now it’s just a matter of assembly.

Side view of glass dish containing peaches, plums, dairy-free ricotta, pecans, and maple syrup

Assembling the Parfait

Start with a layer of fruit – about 1/4 cup – or whatever you need to fill the bottom of your serving dish. Sprinkle with a few nuts and add a heaping tablespoon of ricotta. Repeat, ending with a dollop or ricotta, another sprinkle of nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. If you’re not vegan, honey is delicious too.

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Recipe Card

Dairy-Free Fruit Parfait

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
An easy dairy-free fruit parfait that you can make in minutes. Featuring 1-Minute Vegan Ricotta, fresh fruit, and toasted pecans, this Dairy-Free Fruit Parfait is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Servings 1
Calories 432 kcal
Author Sylvia

Ingredients

  • .25 cup plums, sliced (Or replace with any other fruit)
  • .25 cup peaches, sliced (Or replace with any other fruit)
  • 4 tablespoons 1-minute vegan ricotta (Link to recipe is below)
  • 2 tablespoons pecans
  • liquid sweetener, to taste (maple syrup or honey if not vegan)

Instructions

Prepare the pecans

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Put the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes until toasted.
  • Let them cool and then chop finely.

Assemble the parfait

  • Put a few tablespoons of chopped fruit in the bottom of your serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with a teaspoon or two of nuts.
  • Add a tablespoon of ricotta.
  • Repeat, ending with a ricotta, and then a drizzle of your desired sweetener, such as maple syrup, or honey (if not vegan).

Notes

Choosing Fruit

You can swap the plums and peaches with any seasonal fruit. Use a single type of fruit, or two, or three different kinds. Choose contrasting colours and flavours. 

Storage

You can prep this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a few hours, or up to a day, if in a well-sealed container.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is an estimate only, based on peaches and plums, and without added sweetener. 

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg

Courses, Cuisines, and Keywords

Course
Breakfast
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Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keywords
dairy-free fruit parfait
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vegan fruit parfait
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vegan ricotta parfait

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