No-Bake Cottage Cheese Berry Parfait with Honey and Almonds

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A light and healthy dessert parfait layering creamy cottage cheese with fresh mixed berries, drizzled honey, and toasted almonds for crunch. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, layers cottage cheese, honey, sliced almonds 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 220 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: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp lemon zest until smooth and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Toast 2 tbsp sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and aromatic; set aside to cool.
  3. Step 3: In 2 serving glasses, layer one-third of the cottage cheese mixture, followed by one-third of 1 cup mixed fresh berries, then drizzle 1 tbsp honey over the berries.
  4. Step 4: Repeat the layering two more times ending with berries on top, then sprinkle the toasted almonds evenly over each parfait.
  5. Step 5: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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