Pomegranate, currants, almonds, papayas, and oranges shine in this easy fruit parfait. You may use regular cream cheese for the fruit sauce for a richer flavor, if you wish. It is good enough for dessert, but also great for breakfast.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups (2 whole pomegranates) pomegranate seed pips
- 1/2 cup currants
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 medium ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- Juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup orange juice)
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 dried plums
- 6 lime slices
- 12 mint leaves
Preparation:
Gently stir together pomegranate, currants, and almonds until combined. Divide between 6 goblet glasses.Place papaya, orange juice, cream cheese, and cinnamon into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until pureed and smooth.
Divide papaya sauce evenly between the goblets, covering the pomegranate mixture.
Garnish each dessert with 1 dried plum, 1 lime slice, and 2 mint leaves.
Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Yield: 6 servings
