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Orange Yogurt Parfaits with Shredded Wheat Crisps

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Orange Yogurt Parfaits with Shredded Wheat CrispsRomulo Yanes
Cooks' notes:

· Wheat crisps and syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Keep wheat crisps in an airtight container at room temperature and chill syrup, covered.
· Yogurt mixture can be made 3 hours ahead (without syrup topping and wheat crisps) and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 hours

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/2 large shredded wheat biscuits, coarsely crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
6 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips orange zest
1/4 cup strained fresh orange juice
1/3 cup chilled heavy cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Drain yogurt in a paper-towel-lined large sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 24 hours. Discard any liquid in bowl.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 3

    Toss shredded wheat with butter and sugar in a bowl, then spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake in middle of oven until deep golden, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.

    Step 4

    Simmer water, honey, zest, and orange juice in a small saucepan, uncovered, until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 10 minutes. Cool syrup, then pour through a sieve into a small bowl, reserving zest.

    Step 5

    Finely chop half of zest and stir into yogurt in a bowl along with 4 tablespoons syrup. Thinly slice remaining zest for garnish.

    Step 6

    Beat cream in a small deep bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer until it just holds stiff peaks, then fold into yogurt. Divide yogurt among 6 small dessert dishes, then drizzle remaining syrup over it and top with wheat crisps and sliced zest.

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