Orange Yogurt Parfaits With Shredded Wheat Crisps Recipe

Orange Yogurt Parfaits With Shredded Wheat Crisps Recipe

  • 3 cups low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 large shredded wheat biscuits, coarsely crumbled
  • 1 1/2 sticks 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
  1. Drain yogurt in a paper-towel-lined large sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 24 hours. Discard any liquid in bowl.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  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.
  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.
  5. Finely chop half of zest and stir into yogurt in a bowl along with 4 tablespoons syrup. Thinly slice remaining zest for garnish.
  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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