Creamy Ricotta & Berry Parfait: Easy Breakfast in 10 Mins
This creamy ricotta & berry parfait is a quick, no-cook breakfast that layers rich ricotta with juicy berries and a touch of honey. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a satisfying and beautiful way to start your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (300g) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), fresh or frozen
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup (30g) granola
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ricotta, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir gently until well combined.
- If using fresh strawberries, rinse, pat dry, and slice. Keep blueberries and raspberries whole. If using frozen berries, measure them out without thawing.
- Take a glass or jar and spoon about 3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture into the bottom, spreading it into an even layer.
- Scatter about ¼ cup of mixed berries over the ricotta.
- Repeat layers: add another 3 tablespoons of ricotta, then another ¼ cup of berries. Continue until the glass is full, ending with a berry layer on top.
- Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup over the top. Sprinkle with granola and garnish with mint if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Add granola just before serving for crunch.
Notes
For best texture, use whole milk ricotta and drain if watery. Use frozen berries straight from the freezer to avoid a watery parfait. Let ricotta sit at room temperature for easier layering. For meal prep, assemble without granola and store in the fridge for up to 2 days; add granola just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 19
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