In less than an hour you can assemble this dessert that shortcuts the long process of making custardy cream by using healthy Greek yogurt as the base for the crema. No one guesses they’re not eating something sinful. Use a tall parfait glass and watch the peanut butter crema and the simmered blackberries intertwine in color and texture. Top with one of your favorite sweet cookies or biscuits and wink when you present it to your guests or sweetheart.
Recipe Credit: Camine Pappas. To discover more of her recipes and read all about Bling Cuisine, click here to visit her website: IFeelLikeCooking.com.
INGREDIENTS
Balsamic Simmered Berries
- 6 ounces soft blackberries, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup Olive This! Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Crema
- 2 generous cups Greek Yogurt (Fage brand)
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Place chopped blackberries, sugar, chocolate balsamic, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer lightly for 3-4 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t boil over. Set aside to cool for about an hour.
In a large mixing bowl add the yogurt, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well. Set aside and let the sugars dissolve. Keep in fridge until ready to assemble.
In 4 tall parfait glasses, add a couple of generous amounts of the berry mixture. Then top with peanut butter crema. Top with an extra, whole blackberry and sweet cookie, biscuit, or biscotti of your choice. (There will be more simmered berries than you need for 4 servings, so you can control ratios. Or save some for the next time!)
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