Make-Ahead Frozen Yogurt Parfaits

There's nothing like a homemade frozen dessert after a long, hot, sunny day of cooking, playing, and possibly drinking outdoors. The problem with many of these desserts is that you need an ice cream machine to make them, as well as you have to figure out how to keep them frozen long enough to eat your fill of barbecued ribs and potato salad before you indulge.

Well, this beautiful, fruity, frozen treat requires no mechanical assistance, and stays frozen in a cooler for a long, long time. And, even if it does thaw before you get to it, still makes for a wonderfully refreshing way to end your day. It's also relatively healthy compared to other similar desserts, especially if you layer your parfait with fresh fruit and granola.

I loved how this came out, except for the fairly minor issue of me not loving frozen blueberries, but as I explained during the video, this is much more of a technique than a recipe, and you can layer your parfait with countless combinations of fruit, sauces, and crispy, crunchy bits. So, whip up a batch of the yogurt base, set out a variety of garnishes, and let everyone make their own. But no matter what you include in yours, I really do hope you give these a try soon.