ALMOND CREAM PARFAITS

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Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies-particularly during the Christmas season. These parfaits are a great way to top off holiday meals. They have a sweet almond flavor but aren't too heavy and filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 to 8 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually add 1 cup hot milk mixture. Return all to pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add butter and extract; mix well. Chill for 1 hour or until cool., Add almonds. Pour into six to eight parfait glasses; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. In a bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon over parfaits. Chill. Just before serving, garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Ahmad Akram
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I will definitely be making these parfaits again!


Zourof Khan
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These parfaits are the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.


Anwaar Hassan
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The granola adds a nice crunch to the parfaits.


Lota Aho
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I love the creamy texture of the almond cream filling.


Akrar Ahmad
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I made these parfaits with almond milk yogurt and they were delicious!


Arielle Marie
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These parfaits are a great way to use up leftover almond milk.


Agha Whail
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I love that these parfaits are customizable. You can add any toppings you like, such as fruit, nuts, or granola.


John Pache
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These parfaits are a great way to meal prep for the week. They're easy to make ahead of time and they'll stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


K.T. Khalid Bin Emran
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I made these parfaits for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their fruit.


Wilson Muchoki
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These parfaits are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, but they're also low in calories and fat.


Jacqueline Riatako
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I love the combination of almond cream and berries in these parfaits. It's a refreshing and delicious way to start the day.


Rock vibes
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These parfaits are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover granola.


Khan 302
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I love that these parfaits are made with almond milk. It gives them a light and creamy texture that's perfect for a summer dessert.


qadeer ulhassan
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These parfaits are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.


Endia Yungl
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I made these parfaits for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The parfaits were also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


H Diaz
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These almond cream parfaits were a delightful treat! The layers of creamy almond filling and crunchy granola were perfect together. I especially loved the hint of almond extract in the filling. It really made the parfaits extra special.