Parfait (disambiguation)
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Parfait (par-FAY) is a French word meaning "perfect." In English, it has several meanings:
- French parfait: Frozen custard made with cream, and usually with a fruit puree.
- American parfait: A tall glass filled with ice cream, layered with various syrups, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
- Yogurt parfait: Yogurt, fruit and granola layered in a tall glass, intended as a healthier alternative to the ice cream parfait.
- Parfait glass, a unique shape of glassware used to serve various parfaits.
- In Japan, a parfait refers to an ice cream sundae.
- It occasionally refers to a spread forming part of a starter course, similar to pâté.
- A Parfait was a religious leader among the Cathars
- Parfait, a fictional character who is half dragon, half donkey, and son of Precious and Donkey from the Skrek films.