Chocolate Strawberry Parfait

Bright, creamy, and layered with kid-favorite flavors, this Chocolate Strawberry Parfait is a festive, feel-good addition to any cafeteria menu, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with students. 

Featuring smooth vanilla yogurt, juicy strawberries, a drizzle of chocolate, the fruity sweetness of Zee Zees Strawberry Applesauce, and Zee Zees Strawberry Graham Crackers as an essential component, this parfait delivers dessert-style appeal while still checking important nutrition boxes. Designed to serve 100, each parfait provides 1 M/MA, 1 Grain, and ½ cup Fruit when paired with the graham crackers, making it a smart and balanced option for a Valentine’s Day–inspired menu that’s as eye-catching as it is kid-approved.

Whether you’re planning ahead for a Valentine’s Day menu or simply looking to refresh your winter rotation with something special, this parfait is an easy win for busy K12 cafeterias.

The not-so-secret star of this parfait is Zee Zees Strawberry Applesauce (#A3920).

Layered right into the parfait, this applesauce adds bright strawberry flavor, natural sweetness, and smooth texture that students love. It boosts fruit contribution effortlessly while blending perfectly with yogurt and fresh strawberries. Plus, its consistency makes it ideal for easy portioning and clean layers in clear cups.

Served with Zee Zees Strawberry Graham Crackers on the side and finished with an upright graham cracker garnish, using 20 reserved pouches for 100 parfaits, this recipe delivers kid-approved flavors and a wow-factor.

This recipe is made for real school operations. There’s no baking, minimal prep, and maximum visual appeal, perfect for days when time is tight, but expectations are high.

Here is why it works so well:

• No Bake, No Stress 
  Simply layer, garnish, and serve. This recipe is ideal for quick assembly and easy scaling. .
• Kid-Approved Flavors 
  Strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, and graham crackers? A guaranteed hit.
• Perfectly Portioned 
  Each 8 oz clear cup shows off colorful layers and makes portion control simple, making the fruit contribution easy to see and count!
• Flexible And Fun 
  Serve it as breakfast, a lunch component, or a special treat during testing days, celebrations, or menu features.

With its bright presentation and balanced components, this parfait feels special and celebratory while still supporting participation and nutrition goals.

This layered favorite comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients that deliver big payoff in both flavor and presentation.

• 25 lb   -  Vanilla Yogurt
• 10 lb   -  Strawberries, hulled and sliced (fresh or frozen)
• 1 lb   -  Non-Dairy Whipped Topping (Can or Tub)
• 1 lb 1 oz   -  Chocolate Syrup
• 13 lb 4 oz   -  Zee Zees Strawberry Applesauce (Cafeteria Case #A3920)
• 7 lb 8 oz   -  Zee Zees Strawberry Graham Crackers, IW (#610687)

Add a little Valentine’s Day flair and a lot of color to your menu with this Chocolate Strawberry Parfait. The full recipe card, complete with step-by-step assembly instructions, is ready for you to download and use today. From the first creamy layer to the final chocolate drizzle, this parfait is a simple, satisfying way to bring smiles to the lunch line.