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Easy Pear and Gingerbread Parfait

Published: Nov 30, 2018 · Modified: Dec 8, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · 7 Comments

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This Pear and Gingerbread Parfait is a quick and easy no bake Christmas treat. The warming spices in the thick yogurt contrast beautifully with the crushed gingerbread cookies. Chopped juicy pear adds a fragrant tasty extra flavour. 

This Pear and Gingerbread Parfait is a quick and easy no bake Christmas treat. The warming spices in the thick yogurt contrast beautifully with the crushed gingerbread cookies. Chopped juicy pear adds a fragrant tasty extra flavour. 

Parfait in glasses with a spoon.

Recipe commissioned by Organix. 

I’ve been working with Organix for the past few years as part of their #NoJunkJourney campaign, to highlight the importance of healthy eating for children.

For this latest post, I'm talking about cooking with kids.

 

A glass of no bake layered dessert: Pear Gingerbread Parfaits - layers of crushed gingerbread men, gingerbread spiced yogurt and chopped pear.

Gingerbread Parfait

This gingerbread chocolate parfait is a healthy, delicious no bake dessert that's easy to make with kids. Little ones can get involved every step of the way, bashing up the cookies, mixing the yogurt filling and assembling it. Then of course, tucking in. 

It's a healthy dessert that still feels decadent. The flavours of Christmas are all put together into tasty gingerbread yogurt that contrasts beautifully with the crushed gingerbread men and the fragrant chunks of pear. 

My kids loved mixing the spices into the yogurt, but particularly crushing the gingerbread men with a rolling pin! They also peeled and chopped the fresh juicy pear and then set about layering it into the glasses.

Enjoy this gingerbread parfait with fresh raw pears, or try it with stewed pears!

 

Kids and adult cutting out cookies with cutters

Cooking with Children

Getting children involved in cooking is something that I feel very strongly about.

Kids are more inclined to eat a wider variety of foods if they're involved in cooking them. They also get to see foods in all their various natural forms and find out a bit more about their taste and where they come from. 

There are so many skills to learn in the kitchen, from maths when weighing out ingredients to motor skills from carefully chopping foods. Being able to cook is such an important life skill that it's great to get started while young. 

Kids love getting involved in the kitchen, particularly at Christmas. We've been making edible gifts together and they've started to help out with dinner more and more. We'll also be doing the Christmas baking together and I love pyjama clad mornings where we all pitch in for a weekend breakfast.

My six year old daughter now proudly keeps the pancakes recipe she wrote on the fridge so she can whip up a batch, nearly on her own, with just supervision for the cooking.

I vividly remember the first time I was allowed to really cook on my own. I was 6 and while my Dad hovered silently in the background, I made a plate of scrambled eggs. I'll never forget the pride I felt when I sat down to eat it.

 

How to Make Pear Gingerbread Parfait

It only takes minutes to make this easy no bake layered dessert. Perfect at Christmas!

How to make Pear Gingerbread Parfait - Step 1: Mix the yogurt, spices, vanilla and maple syrup to make gingerbread yogurt.
Step 1: Mix the yogurt, spices, vanilla and maple syrup to make gingerbread yogurt.

 

How to make Pear and Gingerbread Parfait - Step 2: Bash the gingerbread men with a rolling pin.
Step 2: Bash the gingerbread men with a rolling pin. The kids love helping with this part!

 

Crushed cookies on a cutting board.
Step 3: Crush the gingerbread men until they're crumbly, but still with some slightly larger pieces for texture.

 

How to make Pear Gingerbread Parfaits - Step 4: Peel the pear and cut the flesh into small chunks.
Step 4: Peel the pear and cut the flesh into small chunks.

 

Two glasses of cookie yogurt parfait.
Step 5: Layer the crushed cookies, yogurt and chopped pears into the glass and top with a mini gingerbread man and a little ground cinnamon. 

 

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A glass of no bake layered dessert: Pear Gingerbread Parfaits - layers of crushed gingerbread men, gingerbread spiced yogurt and chopped pear.

Pear Gingerbread Parfaits

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
This Pear and Gingerbread Parfait is a quick and easy no bake Christmas treat. The warming spices in the thick yogurt contrast beautifully with the crushed gingerbread cookies. Chopped juicy pear adds a fragrant tasty texture. 
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, International
Servings 2
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 400 g (1 ½ cups) plain Greek yogurt divided
  • 3 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
  • 135 g (handful of) gingerbread men
  • 1 ripe pear

To serve (optional)

  • Mini gingerbread men

Instructions
 

  • Add the yogurt to a bowl with the maple syrup, spices and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Lightly bash up the gingerbread cookies.
  • Peel the pear and cut the flesh into small cubes.
  • Add half of the cookies to the glasses, layer with half the yogurt, then all pears, then the rest of the yogurt and the remaining cookies. Decorate with gingerbread men and a dusting of cinnamon.

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Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 340mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 3.8mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4.5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Tayler Ross

    December 14, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love no bake treats during the busy holiday season, and these look amazing! I love anything with gingerbread. Definitely trying soon!

    Reply
  2. Heidy

    November 30, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    I could just imagine the wonderful flavors in your dessert recipe. Pinning for later.

    Reply
  3. Sues

    November 30, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    These are adorable!! I love pears so much and imagine they are just amazing with gingerbread. And in parfait form? Super cute and perfect for kids and adults alike!

    Reply
  4. Kelly Anthony

    November 30, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    I also love baking with my girls and making holiday memories. This will be a great addition to our holiday baking.

    Reply
  5. Beth Neels

    November 30, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    Those are perfect for the kids to help in the kitchen! I love the combination of flavors, as well! I'll have to try this!

    Reply
  6. Emily

    November 30, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum. These flavors sound wonderful together. I love it that this recipe is easy enough for kids to do by themselves.

    Reply
  7. Veena Azmanov

    November 30, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Such an amazing glass of goodness... Cant wait to try this delicious Pear Ginger Bread Parfait.

    Reply

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