National Strawberry Parfait Day

National Strawberry Parfait Day is a great opportunity to enjoy strawberry parfait with family and kids. This is a delicious and healthy dessert with a base of frozen custard or ice cream, topped with fruit and whipped cream. If you lead a healthy lifestyle, replace the cream and ice cream with yogurt and muesli. This dessert is great for both adults and children. Celebrating National Strawberry Parfait Day helps you take care of your body—along with strawberries, you get vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, fiber, and only 55 kcal, without any fat!

History

The idea of National Strawberry Parfait Day was probably inspired by harvest festivals. In Florida, such festivals have been held since the 1930s. Summer, and specifically June, is strawberry season, so the choice of the holiday date is understandable.

Interesting Facts

The oldest recipe for strawberry parfait is French, recorded in 1892. However, the very first parfait tasted like coffee, not strawberry.

How to Take Part

National Strawberry Parfait Day is a very sweet holiday:

1. You can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner with strawberry parfait. Especially if you eat it with yogurt and muesli—it is completely harmless to your health, but satisfying.
2. Strawberry parfait is a brilliant invention: anyone can make it. Buy good farm strawberries, place them in a container along with the other ingredients, mix, and refrigerate. Do not stir the mixture too often. Serve in beautiful, tall glasses.
3. Parfait is a versatile culinary product that allows you to experiment with various ingredients. On National Strawberry Parfait Day, gather your friends for a parfait party. Everyone can bring their own version with individual ingredients to their own taste. It’s a great chance to try different versions. Share the details of the tasting on social media with the hashtag #NationalStrawberryParfaitDay!

When is National Strawberry Parfait Day in 2025?

National Strawberry Parfait Day is observed on June 25 each year.

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