Yogurt Parfaits in Tortilla Cups

Last Updated on April 4, 2022 by Ellen Christian

You are going to love these yogurt parfaits in tortilla cups! I get tired of cold cereal in the mornings sometimes so I have been on the hunt for a different breakfast recipe to try. I found this breakfast recipe for Yogurt Parfaits in Tortilla Cups in the Tortillas to the Rescue Cookbook by Jessica Harlan. Shared with permission.

Breakfast Recipe for Yogurt Parfaits in Tortilla Cups

I love fresh fruit and Greek yogurt in the morning for breakfast and this is a nice change from having it with granola. It’s a very versatile recipe because you can use whatever type of fruit is available in season in your area.

You could even make it with canned fruit if you wanted to. Use dairy-free yogurt & butter substitute to make this a vegetarian breakfast recipe.

There are lots of different parfait bowl recipes but what makes these unique is that they are served in tortilla cups. That means that if you need to make a yogurt parfait for a crowd, it’s easy to do with these little cups.

You don’t have to worry about any type of serving bowl with this recipe. 

Making tortilla cups

It’s really easy to make these tortilla cups. You just need tortillas and a muffin tin. Or, if you prefer, you can purchase the tortilla cups already made and frozen.

Then, you just need to bake them until they are done. Allow them to cool. And, fill them with fresh fruit and yogurt.

If you don’t have tortilla cups, you can easily use a homemade pie crust. Just cut out small rounds and use those in the muffin tin. 

Best berries for yogurt parfaits in tortilla cups

You can use any type of fresh berries you have available. I used blackberries and strawberries.

But, you could use raspberries and blueberries as well. And, if it’s not berry season, you can chop up apples or use canned fruit if you prefer.

If you love tortillas, why not try these baked tortilla chips with cinnamon and sugar?

Can I make these ahead?

You can make the tortilla cups ahead of time if you want to. Just keep them tightly covered until you need them. You can also cut up the berries to be ready to use when you want them. I would not assemble them until right before you serve them. The tortilla cups will get soggy on the bottom if you make them ahead of time.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 medium (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 24 ounces vanilla or plain yogurt
• 1 cup fresh berries
• 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
• honey for garnish

How to make yogurt parfaits in tortilla cups

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and the sugar.
• Brush the tortillas on both sides with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
• Stack the tortillas and microwave on high power until soft, about 15 seconds.
• Carefully crimp the tortillas to fit into the cups of a standard muffin pan, using your fingers to push the tortillas to form to the base of the pan.
• Bake the tortillas until they’re crisp and hold their shape, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• To make the parfaits, spoon a little yogurt into the base of each tortilla cup. Sprinkle with a layer of fruit. Drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

More parfait recipes

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• Greek yogurt parfait
• Apple cinnamon yogurt parfait
• Dragon fruit parfait
• Berry yogurt parfait with chia seeds
• Peach breakfast parfait