Stawberry Lemonade Greek Yogurt Parfait

It occurred to me the other day that I’ve not posted anything sweet really on this blog so far. So, I figured we’re pretty much ready for something sweet right? Cool. Let’s do that!

Its strawberry season and I simply can’t get enough of those juicy berries! During the last heat-wave, I decide that no matter what the date was - summer was here for the week. When life throws you lemons, make lemonade; I added strawberries!

Here’s a dish I’m calling a “Strawberry-Lemonade Greek Yogurt Parfait” It’s really easy to take these processes and apply them to what you have in the fridge and then utilize them as the picture portrays. However, I’ve been known to just snack down on any of these items here. This will be two recipes combined in one presentation, enjoy!

Lemonade Greek Yogurt

Ingredients:

1lb Plain Greek yogurt

1 zest and juice lemon

2 drops lemon extract (vanilla works too)

5 leaves mint (thinly sliced)

**Extra points: add 2 tsp lemon curd**

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in bowl and incorporate with a whisk or rubber spatula
2. Transfer to container and let sit in the fridge for 3 hours

Want to make it extra thick?

Here’s how:

1. Using a cheese cloth, line a tall container that has a lid and will fit in your fridge. Make sure there is at least 2” of cloth hanging over the container.
2. Fill container with mixture, making sure to keep the cloth outside of the container.
3. Gently place lid on container.
4. Pinch the cloth on opposite corners, creating two diagonals and pull slowly. You want to suspend the mixture in the cloth inside the container.
5. Press the lid down to hold the cloth in place.
6. Tie off each diagonal cloth.
7. Let rest overnight.

Lemon Marinated Strawberries

Ingredients:

1 Quart local strawberries (quartered with green tops taken off)

1 Zest and juice of lemon

1 Tablespoon local honey (strawberry if you can find it)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in container and combine until incorporated.
2. Let sit in the fridge for 3 hours and marinate.

Time to build the dessert!

Ingredients:

¾ Cup Lemon Marinated Strawberries

¾ Cup Lemonade Greek Yogurt

¾ Cup Granola (your favorite variety)

1 Mint sprig top (for garnish)

Sprinkle of cinnamon

**Extra Greek points if you add ½ cup figs to granola**

Directions:

1. Use a bowl, wine glass, parfait glass, or clear plastic pimp cup for this application.
2. Place ¼ cup granola on bottom of vessel. Tap slightly on the bottom to settle it out.
3. On top of granola, pour ¼ cup Lemonade Greek Yogurt. Tap slightly on bottom to settle it evenly as possible.
4. Scoop ¼ cup Lemon Marinated Strawberries on top of yogurt. Tap slightly on bottle to settle it out.  
5. Repeat last 3 steps until desired amount is filled.
6. Top with sprinkled cinnamon and top of mint sprig.