Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt Parfaits Food

MAKE-AHEAD RHUBARB YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Combine rhubarb, water, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has broken down, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix in honey and continue stirring until mixture has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Line five 12- to 16-ounce jars in an assembly-line fashion. Place 2 tablespoons of the rhubarb mixture into the bottom of each jar. Top each with 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs and 2/3 cup yogurt in that order. Divide remaining rhubarb mixture and cracker crumbs over parfaits and top each with 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts. Seal jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM WITH FROZEN YOGURT PARFAIT AND HOMEMADE WALNUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• For the frozen yogurt: Strain the yogurt through a fine-meshed strainer for 2 hours. Put the strained yogurt, the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until the ingredients are incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the yogurt mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the homemade walnut brittle: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and grease it liberally with 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F, about 6 minutes. Stir in the walnuts and cook until the mixture becomes golden-brown and reaches 300 degrees F, about 5 more minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in 1 stick butter, the vanilla extract, baking soda and salt¿the mixture will come to a vigorous bubble, then it will settle. Stir until the butter is fully melted and pour onto the silicone baking mat. Let the brittle cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break apart before serving.
• To assemble the parfaits: Add a large spoonful of jam to each parfait glass, then a scoop of Frozen Yogurt, and top with a few pieces of Homemade Walnut Brittle.

STRAWBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Hull and quarter 1 quart strawberries. Toss with 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle a layer of gingersnap crumbs or graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of parfait glasses. Top with the berries. Mix 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then spoon over the berries.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB FROZEN-YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Heat rhubarb and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Boil 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
• Stir in strawberries. Serve sauce warm or cold, layering frozen yogurt and sauce in parfait glasses.

STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB PARFAITS

Steps:

• Combine rhubarb, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Cook over medium heat until rhubarb is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add strawberries and cook 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
• Mix yogurt and vanilla extract in medium bowl. (Strawberry-rhubarb mixture and vanilla yogurt can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
• In each of 8 wineglasses or goblets, layer scant 1/4 cup yogurt mixture, 1/2 teaspoon golden brown sugar and 1/4 cup strawberry-rhubarb mixture. Repeat layering. (Parfaits can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

FRESH STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB SAUCE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, cook rhubarb, granulated sugar and drink over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender and mixture is syrupy.
• Add 1 cup of the strawberries; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes, mashing slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining strawberries. Cool slightly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled.
• Just before serving, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. In each of 8 parfait glasses, layer sauce, cake cubes and whipped cream; repeat layers. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish each serving with fresh strawberry slice.