Apple Crumble Parfait
Apple crumble parfait is a sweet, easy, and comforting dessert. It’s made with simple ingredients and takes only a short time to prepare. This dessert combines soft, warm apples, sweet whipped cream, and crumbled cake or cookies. It’s perfect for fall or anytime you want something cosy and delicious.
You don’t need to be a professional baker to make this parfait. Just cook the apples, whip some cream, and layer everything in a glass or bowl. It’s also easy to change the ingredients to suit your taste.
What Is an Apple Parfait?
An apple crumble parfait is a layered dessert. The word “parfait” comes from French and means “perfect.” In this dish, layers of cooked apples, whipped cream, and crumbled cake or cookies are stacked in a glass or bowl. Each bite gives you a mix of soft apples, creamy texture, and a sweet crunch.
You can serve this dessert warm, cold, or a little of both. Warm apples with chilled cream taste great together!
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavour
The ingredients for apple crumble parfait are things you may already have in your kitchen. You need Apples (red or green), Butter, Brown sugar, Cinnamon, Whipping cream, Vanilla, Powdered sugar and crumbled cookies or cake
These ingredients create sweet, spiced apples and soft cream with a crunchy layer at the bottom or in between. You can use any kind of cookie or leftover cake. Even plain biscuits work!
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
This dessert is perfect when you want something fast but special. It’s:
Easy to make – No oven needed
Comforting – Warm apples with cinnamon feel cosy
Flexible – You can use yoghurt instead of cream, or gluten-free cookies
Pretty to serve – Looks great in glasses or jars
Apple parfait is also a great way to use up extra apples or leftover cake. It’s a smart dessert that still tastes fancy.
Perfect for Any Occasion
You can enjoy apple parfait as a quick dessert after dinner or serve it to guests at a party. It’s simple, but the layers make it look impressive. You can make it for fall holidays like Thanksgiving or enjoy it all year round.
Kids love it too because of the sweet flavours and fun layers. And if you want a healthier version, you can use plain yoghurt and less sugar.
Customise It Your Way
Don’t be afraid to make this dessert your own. Add raisins, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel on top. Use cinnamon cookies, sponge cake, or even granola for a crunchier twist. You can also replace whipped cream with ice cream or vanilla yoghurt. Apple parfait is a great recipe to build with your own style and taste.
Apple parfait is simple, sweet, and satisfying. It’s the kind of dessert that feels homemade and special without being hard to make. Once you try it, you may want to make it again and again!
Apple Crumble Parfait
Ingredients
- 3 apples peeled, cored, diced
- 2 tbsp 28g butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- A Pinch of salt
- 150 ml heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g crumbled cake or cookies
- Honey for topping, optional
Instructions
Sauté the apples:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, a pinch of salt and cinnamon.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelised.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Whip the cream:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Keep chilled until assembling.
Assemble the dessert (in glasses, bowls, or jars):
- Layer crumbled cake or cookies on the bottom.
- Spoon in some caramelised apples.
- Add a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat layers.
Optional garnish:
- Sprinkle a little extra crumble, cinnamon, or drizzle with honey or caramel.
- Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can prepare the components (apples, whipped cream, and crumble) ahead of time and assemble the parfait just before serving to keep it fresh and crisp.
Sweet, crisp apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp work well. For a tangier flavour, try Granny Smith.
Absolutely. Greek yoghurt or vanilla yoghurt is a great alternative for a lighter, healthier version.
Yes, store-bought sponge cake, pound cake, graham crackers, or cookies like digestives or Oreos work perfectly.
You can serve it either way! Warm apples with cold cream make a cosy contrast, but chilled parfaits are refreshing too.
Yes, use dairy-free butter, plant-based whipped cream, and vegan cookies or cake for a fully vegan version.
Assembled parfaits are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day. The crumble may soften slightly.
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