Creamy Pomegranate Parfait

Creamy Pomegranate Parfait

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

Total Time: 15 minutes

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

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