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Meyer Lemon Parfaits

17 December, 2020 by Tara 12 Comments

A recipe for Meyer Lemon Parfaits! Homemade Meyer lemon curd is layered with vanilla yogurt and crushed graham crackers for light and delicious treat.

Meyer Lemon Parfaits in three glasses with layers of lemon curd, yogurt, and graham crackers.

I always get excited when Meyer lemons and blood oranges start showing up in the grocery store again. It makes the end of berries and tomatoes a bit more bearable. When I spot them at the store, they generally become an impulse buy. Without fail, they are gone by the next week if I wait to make an actual plan for them.

Bringing home an impulse bag is how I came across the idea for these Meyer Lemon Parfaits from Gather and Dine. I already had all the ingredients on hand! In this version, a homemade Meyer lemon curd is layered with sweetened Greek yogurt and crushed graham crackers. It is perfect for a more decadent brunch option or light dessert.

Close up of Meyer Lemon Parfaits in three clear glasses on a wooden board with graham crackers and mint in the background.

Helpful Tips

For quick assembly, the Meyer lemon curd and the Greek yogurt can be prepared ahead of time (up to 2-3 days) and refrigerated in airtight containers until needed. 

If the honey is too thick to stir, microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until runny enough to blend into the Greek yogurt. Adjust the amount of honey to taste and desired sweetness.

If using smaller or thinner glasses to layer the Meyer lemon Parfaits, it usually helps to transfer the lemon curd and Greek yogurt into individual piping bags. This will help control the amount of each layer added and keep the edges of the glass clean.

Serve these parfaits immediately after assembling. The graham cracker layers will start to get soggy fairly quickly. Have leftover Meyer lemon curd? It is also delicious with pancakes, toast, in tarts, ice cream, etc.

I topped each assembled Meyer Lemon Parfait with a large pinch of the crushed graham crackers and a small sprig of mint. If desired, you can also add a little flaky sea salt and additional Meyer lemon zest.

Looking for more Meyer Lemon recipes?

Try my Meyer Lemon Scones.

Meyer Lemon Parfaits in three clear glasses on a wooden board and topped with graham crackers and mint sprigs.

Meyer Lemon Parfaits Recipe

Adapted from Gather & Dine

Meyer Lemon Parfaits in three glasses with layers of lemon curd, yogurt, and graham crackers.
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Meyer Lemon Parfaits

A recipe for Meyer Lemon Parfaits! Homemade Meyer lemon curd is layered with vanilla yogurt and crushed graham crackers for light and delicious treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine N/A
Keyword graham cracker, Greek yogurt, lemon, meyer lemon, parfait, yogurt
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 23 minutes
Servings 3 -4 Servings

Ingredients

Meyer Lemon Curd:

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Meyer Lemon juice about 5-6 Meyer lemons
  • 2/3 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Vanilla Yogurt:

  • 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces, 340 grams) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Meyer Lemon Parfaits:

  • 6 graham crackers crushed
  • Meyer lemon zest
  • Coarse or flaky sea salt
  • Fresh mint

Instructions

To make the Meyer Lemon Curd:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the Meyer lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and Meyer lemon zest over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk until smooth and continue to whisk until thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Mix in butter until smooth and melted. If desired, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and into a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.

To make the Vanilla Yogurt:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt with honey to taste and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble the Meyer Lemon Parfaits.

To assemble:

  • To the bottom of three to four small serving glasses, add about a tablespoon of the vanilla yogurt. Top with a layer of the chilled Meyer lemon curd. Cover with a layer of the crushed graham crackers. Add more yogurt and top with a final layer of Meyer lemon curd.
  • Garnish with a large pinch of crushed graham crackers, fresh mint, and if desired, a pinch of sea salt and more lemon zest.
  • Serve immediately.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts Tagged With: breakfast, dessert, graham cracker, lemon, meyer lemon, parfait

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Comments

  1. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    7 December, 2015 at 6:21 am

    Graham cracker and lemon? Sounds like an unusual yet addictive combination

    Reply
  2. Emily

    8 December, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Beautiful, Tara! I love this for breakfast too!

    Reply
  3. Kelly

    9 December, 2015 at 5:23 am

    I love Meyer lemons! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try- looks delicious.

    Reply
  4. Tara

    14 December, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Kyle

    30 December, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    I found this via food gawker when trying to find something to do with Meyer lemons. I made the curd, albeit with agave instead of honey, and it is delicious!

    Reply
  6. Tara

    2 January, 2016 at 11:23 am

    So glad you enjoyed it!

    Reply
  7. Marlynn

    17 December, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    I always get excited about meyer lemons and blood oranges too! They’re the best! And this recipe is so delicious. Such a great combo of flavors and textures.

    Reply
  8. saif

    17 December, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    I love Lemon Parfait. This looks absolutely delicious. One of my favorite dessert I tried in my life.

    Reply
  9. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain

    17 December, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    Lemon yogurt desserts are my favorites for spring and summer! That honey-scented yogurt sounds amazing and I bet those are great for making ahead of time too

    Reply
  10. Lily {GastroSenses}

    17 December, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    These are insanely awesome and I’d say your definitely saving my weekend here. I NEED one of these, like now!

    Reply
  11. Kushigalu

    17 December, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    Wow. These parfaits look so gorgeous and great flavors too. I will soon try this for breakfast. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Susan Dubose

    23 December, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    I made it yesterday. Oh so yummy. My family loved it a lot

    Reply

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