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Summer Rhubarb Nectarine Parfait

We had some beautiful nectarines chilling in the fridge next to my mom’s fresh rhubarb and I was absolutely needing something sweet to go along with dinner (I blame the baby). Recalling a simple fruit sauce my mom had passed along several years ago, I managed to create this deliciously refreshing dessert.

We’ve shared this Rhubarb Nectarine Parfait with a few of our friends and the feedback has been the same – it just tastes like summer. I think you’ll agree (and enjoy)!

Summer Rhubarb Nectarine Parfait

What you Need

Parfait Ingredients

  • Cheesecake flavored Jello instant pudding mix (1 package will easily make 3-4 large parfaits)
  • Fat free milk (used according to instant pudding mix instructions)
  • Container of Cool Whip
  • 3-4 chilled nectarines
  • Packaged Rice Krispies (approximately 2 per parfait)
  • Fruit Sauce

Fruit Sauce Ingredients

  • 10 ounces chopped rhubarb
  • 4 nectarines
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (up to 1 cup for a sweeter taste)
  • 1 tbsp cornstartch

How to make it

Fruit Sauce

  1. Combine rhubarb, nectarine, water, and powder sugar in a large pot on high heat (as pictured “before” below).
  2. Heat until boiling, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  3. When rhubarb and nectarines are soft, mash to desired consistency with a potato masher (as pictured “after” below).
  4. Add up to 1 tbsp cornstarch to thicken fruit sauce (if necessary).
  5. Cool to room temperature on stove then transfer to a refrigerator safe container and chill for a few hours.

Rhubarb Nectarine Parfait 2

Parfaits

  1. Thaw Cool Whip at room temperature.
  2. Make Cheesecake flavored Jello instant pudding with milk according to package instructions. Place in refrigerator to set.
  3. Dice chilled nectarines and set aside.
  4. Cut Rice Krispy treats into small squares and set aside.
  5. Layer individual parfait glasses with Rice Krispy treats, chilled nectarines, pudding, fruit sauce, and Cool Whip.

Summer Rhubarb Nectarine Parfait

Additional Notes

  • Tall glasses (as shown above) will have enough space for two repeated layers.
  • Order of the layers is important, but thickness is up to you!
  • Your generosity with each layer will determine the total parfait yield.