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4-Field Berry Parfait

This tasty dish is a combination of honey-flavoured yogurt and a blend of all your favourite berries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. It's a healthful way to start your day or make a light dessert.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serving: 4 servings

Ingredients:

Fruit Filling:
•   30 mL (2 tbsp) cold water
•   15 mL (1 tbsp) cornstarch
•   600 g (1 pkg) Europe's Best® 4-Field Berry Mix, frozen
•   125 mL (1/2 cup) sugar
•   50 mL (1/4 cup) candied ginger, chopped (optional)
•   30 mL (2 tbsp) lemon or orange juice

Yogourt Filling:
•   500 mL (2 cups) Astro® 2% Plain Yogourt
•   30 mL (2 tbsp) brown sugar, maple syrup or honey (optional)

Preparation:

Fruit Filling:
1.  Combine water and cornstarch. Reserve.
2.  Place remaining filling ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil stirring occasionally. Let mixture boil for 1 minute. Meanwhile, stir reserved cornstarch mixture and add to boiling fruit. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until fruit has thickened. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Yogourt Filling:
3.  Combine yogourt and sugar. Can be refrigerated for up to 2-3 days.

Assembly:
4.  Use 3/4 cup (175 mL) cold filling and 1/2 cup (125 mL) yogourt, layer in glass or small bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (50 mL) topping if desired.

Tips:

•   Fruit filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Keep on hand using for breakfast, after school snack or for a quick dessert.
•   For a burst of tropical flavour, try using Europe's Best Sunburst Mango.

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