Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Granola Parfaits

This frozen recipe, Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Granola Parfaits, leans on fresh berries, balsamic vinegar and sugar. It makes 8 parfaits and takes about 40 minutes.

• Yield 8 parfaits
• Ready in 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh berries (I used a combination of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, but blackberries would work great, too)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 quart good-quality vanilla ice cream
• 1-2 cups granola

Instructions

1. Wash and gently dry the berries. Place them in a medium bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar and toss well. Let the berries sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the berries can macerate and release their juices.
2. When ready to serve, scoop a spoonful of the berries and syrup in the bottom of a dessert or parfait glass. Top with one scoop ice cream. Repeat the layers. Top with granola and serve immediately.

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.