Summer Holiday Peach Parfait
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
Description
This summer peach parfait combines ripe peaches with a crunchy pecan crumble and creamy yogurt for a refreshing seasonal treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) raw organic pecans
- 1/2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 tsp organic coconut butter (try Nutiva's "Coconut Manna")
- 1 tsp organic maple syrup
- 2 large dates, deseeded, chopped (soaked in water/almond milk prior if desired)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried coconut shreds, plus a bit more saved for garnish
- 1/2 tsp plus a couple pinches sea salt
- 2 very ripe, fragrant peaches, skinned if preferred, seeds removed and quartered.
- 3 oz (85 g) organic plain yogurt (preferably pasture/grass fed and local to you)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except peaches and yogurt into a small food processor or Vitamix. Blend until mixture turns into small crumbles and all ingredients are sufficiently incorporated. You may want to stop blender and scrape down sides, then restart to ensure balanced blending. Remove pecan mixture and rinse blender.
- Add peaches to blender and blend until smooth, but not too thin. Remove to another vessel.
- To plate and serve, grab a parfait dish or glass mug. Begin by placing three tbsp of pecan crumbs to bottom of dish, making sure the layer is even across. Next, add two tbsp of yogurt, again making sure layer is even. Top this second layer with 2 tbsp of pecan crumbs. Finish by adding three tbsp of pureed peaches to top. Then garnish with sprinkles of pecan crumbs and coconut shreds if desired. Use same procedure to plate remaining parfait dishes. Enjoy immediately or chill for 15 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe peaches that are in season for maximum flavor.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for a thicker texture.
- Store any leftover pecan crumble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If you prefer a sweeter parfait, add a drizzle of honey over the layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the pecan crumble use coconut butter and dates instead of regular sugar?
The crumble base uses 1 tsp organic coconut butter (“Coconut Manna”), 1 tsp organic maple syrup, and 2 large deseeded dates as binders and sweeteners instead of refined sugar. This keeps the recipe unprocessed — the dates add natural caramel notes and help the raw pecans form crumbles without baking.
Should I blend the peaches completely smooth or leave some texture?
Step 2 says to blend the peaches until smooth “but not too thin” — you want a pourable purée that layers cleanly rather than a watery juice. Using ripe in-season peaches (as the notes suggest) gives enough natural body without over-blending. 
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt?
Yes — the notes explicitly say substituting Greek yogurt gives a thicker, creamier texture in each layer. It also adds more protein, which pairs well with the already-rich pecan crumble.
