A little reason to celebrate
National Strawberry Parfait Day
Food ยท June 25
A day for the strawberry parfait, a layered dessert of strawberries, cream or yogurt, and something crunchy, served in a tall glass.
National Strawberry Parfait Day falls on Friday, June 25, 2027. That is 241 days away.
A strawberry parfait is built in layers. Sliced strawberries go down first, then a layer of whipped cream, yogurt or ice cream, then more berries, and so on up the glass. Many versions add a crunchy layer of granola, crushed cookies or cake crumbs.
The word parfait comes from French and means perfect. In France it usually names a frozen custard dessert, while in the United States it most often means the layered kind in a clear glass. The glass matters. Half the appeal is seeing the red and white stripes before the first spoonful.
A long spoon helps, because the best bites come from digging down through every layer at once. Ripe berries do most of the work. A little sugar tossed with the sliced fruit draws out the juice, which then soaks into whatever sits below it.
Parfaits are easy to make at home and easy to change. Some people keep it light with yogurt and oats for breakfast. Others go for pound cake, custard and a cloud of cream on top, which edges toward trifle territory. Building one is quick, and it rewards a steady hand more than any special skill.
Assemble it shortly before serving if there is a crunchy layer, since granola and cookies soften as they sit against the cream.
Ways to celebrate
- Layer strawberries, yogurt and granola in a clear glass for breakfast.
- Try crushed graham crackers or shortbread as the crunchy layer.
- Make a dessert version with pound cake cubes and whipped cream.
- Toss sliced berries with a little sugar and let them sit before layering.
- Build parfaits with friends and compare whose layers look neatest.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, June 25 |
| 2027 | Friday, June 25 |
| 2028 | Sunday, June 25 |
| 2029 | Monday, June 25 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, June 25 |
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