Banana Caramel Crunch Parfait
Creamy, crunchy, and sweetly satisfying, this Banana Caramel Crunch Parfait combines layers of ripe banana, silky vanilla yogurt, and sticky caramel sauce, topped with crunchy granola and whipped cream.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Serving glasses or jars
- Small spoon
- Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Ripe bananas, sliced Slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
- 1 cup Caramel sauce Room temperature or slightly warmed for easier drizzling.
- 1 cup Vanilla yogurt Chilled, Greek or regular based on preference.
- 1/2 cup Granola Crunchy variety for best texture.
- Whipped cream Optional, for topping.
Instructions
- Prepare your work area: set out serving glasses or jars, a small spoon for drizzling, and a bowl for the sliced bananas. Chill the glasses if you like a cooler presentation.
- Slice both ripe bananas into even 1/4-inch rounds. Keep the slices together to prevent browning; if you’re prepping early, toss with a little lemon juice to slow oxidation.
- Start the first layer: place an even handful of banana slices in the bottom of each glass, arranging them around the sides if you want a pretty presentation.
- Add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt over the banana layer, smoothing it gently with the back of the spoon.
- Drizzle about 1 to 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce over the yogurt layer. If your caramel is thick, warm it briefly in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds to make drizzling easier.
- Sprinkle a layer of granola over the caramel for crunch. Press lightly so the granola adheres to the yogurt and caramel.
- Repeat layers: add another layer of banana slices, another spoonful of yogurt, another drizzle of caramel, and another sprinkle of granola. Continue until the glasses are nearly full, leaving room for a final garnish.
- Top each parfait with a swirl of whipped cream if using and a few extra banana slices or a small drizzle of caramel for presentation.
- Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and for the parfait to firm slightly.
- Serve chilled and enjoy immediately after removing from the fridge. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for later.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture. Warm caramel briefly before drizzling for smooth ribbons. For a tangy contrast, use Greek yogurt or stir in lemon zest.