Enjoying a delicious chocolate parfait would be a perfect way to end your day. Parfait literally means “perfect” in French! There are a couple of ways to make parfaits. The traditional French-style uses sugar syrup, eggs and cream. The American style layers parfait cream, ice cream and/or flavored gelatin in a tall, clear glass topped with whipped cream, fruit and/or liqueurs. The parfait has recently taken healthy turn using yogurt layered with nuts and fresh fruits, instead of ice cream and sugary syrups.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Enjoy your version of a chocolate parfait today with family and friends! Use #ChocolateParfaitDay on social media to share your love for this tasty food holiday!
HISTORY
We were unable to find the creator of National Chocolate Parfait Day, an unofficial national day. Our research did find this scrumptious dessert dates back to 1894 and seems to have originated in France.
From Foodimentary:
Interesting Food Facts about Chocolate Parfait
- Chocolate parfait is a frozen dessert made from ice cream and chocolate..
- It is often served in a tall, clear glass and topping creation with whipped cream and fruit.
- Chocolate was consumed by the ancient Aztecs as a frothy beverage, somewhat like hot chocolate we drink today.
- Chocolate comes from a plant, called Theobroma cacao, which translates “Food of the Gods”.
- Parfait is a French word that means perfect.
Fun Fact:
The fat, sugar, alcohol or air interferes with the formation of water crystals, which would otherwise give the ice cream an uncomfortable texture in the mouth.
The oldest recipe with the name parfait comes from a French cookbook dated 1869. It was a frozen coffee-flavoured French ice dessert constructed in parfait-shaped (tall and thin) ice cream moulds.
French style parfait is served on decorated plates instead of tall, thin glassware.
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