Creamy Black Forest Cherry Yogurt Parfait

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Layers of tart black forest cherries and creamy yogurt create a fresh and fruity dessert inspired by Baden-Württemberg’s famous region. This German-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers fresh or frozen black cherries, granulated sugar, vanilla yogurt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 German cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup pitted black cherries with 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until cherries release juices and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt with 1 tbsp honey until smooth and sweetened.
  3. Step 3: In serving glasses, layer 1/4 cup cherry compote, 1/4 cup sweetened yogurt, and 2 tbsp granola. Repeat layers once more.
  4. Step 4: Top parfaits with 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings for a rich finishing touch.
  5. Step 5: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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