1
: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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Guests entered the bohemian space, welcomed by servers offering mimosas, coffee, matcha balls, and yogurt parfait.
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
Instead, opt for the berry parfait for a morning snack.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 23 July 2024
Here’s Pugh, playing celebrated chef Almut Brühl, gathering ingredients for a Douglas fir parfait, an iffy creation that signals her daring brilliance.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Initially, its menu centered around blended drinks like protein shakes, but has since expanded to offer bowls, wraps, acai, parfaits, salads and breakfast.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
Instead, opt for the berry parfait for a morning snack.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 23 July 2024
Here’s Pugh, playing celebrated chef Almut Brühl, gathering ingredients for a Douglas fir parfait, an iffy creation that signals her daring brilliance.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Initially, its menu centered around blended drinks like protein shakes, but has since expanded to offer bowls, wraps, acai, parfaits, salads and breakfast.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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parfait
noun
par·fait
pär-ˈfā 
1
: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream
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