My Nice Five Star Ice Cream Indulgence – Pistachio Berry Parfait {Recipe}

I wrote this Bananas Foster Baked Alaska post as part of a sponsored post for #CollectiveBias and their client, but I couldn’t just stop there. I had to create another recipe, because you can’t have naughty without a little nice. So here’s my “nice” recipe.

Forget Cookie Monster. I’ve turned into the ice cream monster lately. I’ve been all up on the ice cream like houndstooth on a ‘Bama fan since I got back from my Royal Caribbean cruise. While I like it straight out of the pint cup, hiding in the corner of the sofa hoping the dust bunnies don’t find me out, I also enjoy finding new ways to enjoy my favorite indulgence.

There are certain things you can add to food that make you feel as though it’s a lot better for you than it is without those added ingredients, like berries. Berries are high in antioxidants, are a great brain food, and are fantastic for your metabolism. You pair berries with gelato? Psh. Magic happens, y’all.

Honestly, though. Name a dessert that is easier to make than parfait? There isn’t one. So without further ado, because parfait doesn’t need much fanfare, here’s the delicious, mouthwatering recipe for my new favorite parfait, using my favorite flavor of Häagen Dazs gelato.

Häagen Dazs Pistachio Gelato Berry Parfait {Recipe}

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Serves	2-6
Prep time	10 minutes
Meal type	Dessert, Snack
Misc	Child Friendly, Freezable, Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Occasion	Barbecue, Birthday Party, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Formal Party, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentines day

These parfaits are easy to put together, look gorgeous, and taste delicious. Parfaits have layers, Shrek!

Ingredients

• 2 pints Häagen Dazs Pistachio Gelato
• 2 pints Raspberries
• 2 pints Blackberries

Whipped Cream

• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup

Note

Pistachio plus blackberries are a match made in heaven.

Directions

Whipped Cream

Step 1

Begin by making whipped cream. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream to cold bowl and whip on medium-high until soft peaks form, approximately 1 minute. Add maple syrup and whip on medium-high until peaks begin to form, 1-2 more minutes, before it turns to butter. You don't want sweet butter. Gross. Moving on.

Step 2

Begin by placing some berries into the bottom of a glass, cover the berries with a scoop of Häagen Dazs pistachio gelato , then a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat the sequence until your glass is full. Serve or place back in freezer. Make sure to set out for 10 minutes before serving if you choose to freeze the parfaits.