As we soar into summer, there’s nothing as refreshing as a creamy parfait to set a steadying start to the day. Its beauty lies in its elegant simplicity, built on layers of  fruit, yogurt and crunchy granola.

This creative recipe from Foodhall Cookery Studio (FCS) puts a craveable spin on the breakfast classic, whilst making the most of the season’s freshest and finest fruit – mangoes. Whip it up for brunch, or as a deliciously-decadent dessert to cool your heels with!

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Mango Cheesecake Parfait

Ingredients:

• 115g Cream Cheese
• 50g Icing Sugar
• ½ tsp Vanilla
• 50 ml Whipped Cream
• As required, Fresh Mango
• As required, Crushed Digestive Biscuits or Granola (here’s an easy recipe if you’re making your own granola at home)

Method: 

1. Beat softened cream cheese with icing sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract. Whisk together until soft and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Set aside.
2. Use a food processor to puree some of the mangoes. Dice some mango flesh and mix it into the puree.
3. Spoon some of the granola or crushed digestive biscuits into a bowl / desired container, followed by some of your cream cheese filling. Top with the mango salad and garnish as desired.

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