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Spider Web Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Spider Web Yogurt Parfait Recipe

I started making these spider web yogurt parfaits a couple Halloweens ago when I wanted something for my kids that wasn't loaded with sugar before school. Between the candy bowls and the class parties, I needed one breakfast that actually felt like a treat without the crash an hour later.
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk plain Greek yogurt — go for a thick full-fat variety since it holds its shape far better than a thinner regular yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey — sweetens the yogurt just enough without masking its tang swap for maple syrup if you want it vegan
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor and keeps the parfait from tasting flat
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter — drizzled through the layers for richness any nut or seed butter works here
  • 1/2 cup granola — adds crunch between the yogurt layers look for a low-sugar variety if you want to keep this lighter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips — melted down to pipe the spider web design on top
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil — thins the chocolate so it drizzles smoothly instead of clumping
  • Candy eyeballs and small candy spiders for decorating — these are for looks only, so keep them off to the side if serving to little ones who might not know they're decorative

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until fully smooth and combined. This only takes about a minute, and you want the mixture to be completely lump-free before you start layering it into your jars.
  2. Spoon a layer of the yogurt mixture into the bottom of each jar, followed by a sprinkle of granola and a small drizzle of almond butter. Repeat this layering once more until your jars are nearly full, finishing with a smooth top layer of yogurt.
  3. Combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until fully melted and glossy. This usually takes about 45 to 60 seconds total depending on your microwave.
  4. Spoon the melted chocolate into a small spiral shape right on top of each parfait. Take your toothpick and drag it from the center of the spiral outward in straight lines, repeating around the circle until it forms a clean web pattern.
  5. Place a candy eyeball or two and a small candy spider on top of each parfait for that final spooky touch. Pop the jars in the fridge for about 15 minutes so the chocolate web sets before serving.

Notes

  • I always use full-fat Greek yogurt because the thinner kinds make the layers slide together instead of staying distinct.
  • I melt my chocolate in short bursts since it scorches fast, and scorched chocolate won't drag into a smooth web.
  • I like using clear glass jars specifically, since the whole point of a parfait is seeing those pretty layers.
  • I prep my granola and almond butter portions ahead of time so I'm not scrambling while the melted chocolate is still workable.
  • I keep the candy spiders and eyeballs on the side of the plate for younger kids, just so nothing decorative accidentally ends up in a bite.