Parfit vs. Parfait — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Parfit and Parfait
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Parfit
(obsolete) Perfect.
Parfait
Parfait (, also UK: , French: [paʁfɛ] (listen); meaning "perfect") is either of two types of dessert. In France, where the dish originated, parfait is made by boiling cream, egg, sugar and syrup to create a custard-like puree.
Parfit
Perfect.
Parfait
A dessert made of cream, eggs, sugar, and flavoring frozen together and served in a tall glass.
Parfait
A sweet dish usually made of ice cream, yogurt, or other creamy food layered with fruit, granola, nuts, or other ingredients, often served in a tall glass.
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Parfait
A French parfait (parfait glacé), an iced dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, cream, and flavouring (usually fruit), sometimes with the addition of a liqueur.
Parfait
An American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass.
Parfait
(UK) A smooth pâté, usually made from liver and flavoured with liqueurs.
Parfait
Layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
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