Layered Rainbow Fruit Parfait with Greek Yogurt and Granola

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A vibrant, layered parfait with fresh berries, mango, and kiwi, Greek yogurt, and crunchy granola for a colorful breakfast or snack. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, instant espresso powder 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 320 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 oz, chopped dark chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups, divided heavy cream
• 1 tsp instant espresso powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• for dusting cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 6 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat 3/4 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp instant espresso powder in a saucepan over medium heat until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate; let sit 1 minute and stir until smooth and glossy.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whip 3 large egg whites with 2 tbsp granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Step 3: Whip the remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
4. Step 4: Fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently to lighten it, then fold in the remaining egg whites carefully to preserve airiness.
5. Step 5: Fold in the whipped cream gently until fully incorporated.
6. Step 6: Spoon or pipe the mousse into 6 serving cups and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
7. Step 7: Before serving, dust each cup lightly with cocoa powder for a finishing touch.