Strawberry-Pineapple Parfait

Five ingredients and a half hour of patience. That’s the whole commitment.

Unflavored gelatin gets dissolved in cold water over low heat, then stirred together with vanilla ice milk, drained crushed pineapple, and thawed frozen strawberries. Pour it into individual dishes, slide them into the fridge, and let the gelatin work its quiet magic.

What you get is somewhere between a fruit salad and a frozen dessert: creamy, fruity, and just firm enough to hold a spoon shape. It’s the kind of thing you can feel good about having after dinner on a weeknight.

Light, refreshing, and completely no-fuss.

Kitchen Tips

• Drain the pineapple well so excess liquid doesn’t prevent the gelatin from setting
• Thaw the strawberries just enough to stir them in; slightly frozen berries help chill the mixture faster
• Do not freeze this; the texture depends on a gentle refrigerator set, not a hard freeze
• Serve in clear parfait glasses or small bowls so the pink and gold colors show through