Short for American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass
Short for French parfait (parfait glacée), an iced dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, cream, and flavouring (usually fruit), sometimes with the addition of a liqueur
An American parfait consists of ice cream layered with flavored syrups and whipped cream, then topped with chopped nuts and a maraschino cherry A French parfait is a frozen custard with egg yolks, sugar, whipped cream and flavorings
A dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream and whipped cream, frozen and served in tall slender glasses