parfait

[ pahr-fey ]

noun

1. a dessert of ice cream and fruit or ice cream and syrup in alternate layers, often topped with whipped cream and served in a tall, narrow, short-stemmed glass.
2. any frozen dessert in which fruit, nuts, etc., have been folded into whipped cream or egg custard.

parfait

/ pɑːˈfeɪ /

noun

1. a rich frozen dessert made from eggs and cream with ice cream, fruit, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of parfait¹

1890–95; < French: literally, perfect < Latin perfectus. See perfect

Word History and Origins

Origin of parfait¹

from French: perfect

Example Sentences

Other recipe options include a caramel apple stunner from Erin Jeanne McDowell, lighter apple pie parfaits from Ellie Krieger and an apple cranberry pie with a crumb topping from Joy “The Baker” Wilson.

From Washington Post

This is not complicated stuff, and while never particularly pretty, every bowl of slop parfait hits the spot.

From Eater

It is a basketball evening in Los Angeles, and the sky outside is a perfect parfait.

From The Daily Beast

Canton parfait is somewhat of a departure from the ordinary dessert, but is favored by many persons.

From Project Gutenberg

Maple parfait makes an excellent dish to serve with cake that is not very rich as refreshments for a party.

From Project Gutenberg

Line the mold with an ice and fill the center with a mousse or a parfait.

From Project Gutenberg

Tout sera parfait quand les histoires commenceront et finiront par ce gai refrain Chi lo sa.

From Project Gutenberg

The maple parfait is one of the most delicious of desserts, and one easily prepared as well.

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