Best 7 Cherry And Amaretti Parfaits Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of cherries and the delicate sweetness of amaretti cookies in a layered parfait. This delectable dessert is a symphony of textures and flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth after a meal or impress your friends and family with a stunning dessert, this recipe for cherry and amaretti parfaits is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY AND AMARETTI PARFAITS



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The familiarity of cherry cheesecake is reimagined in this surprisingly simple dessert. In each parfait, a quick, creamy ricotta filling is layered over sweetened poached cherries and topped with crumbled almond cookies from the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces (1 cup) dried cherries
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 amaretti cookies, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, then top each with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with crumbled amaretti cookies, and serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE-AMARETTI PARFAITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in the microwave; let cool. Mix with 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup sugar. Layer in glasses with raspberries and crumbled amaretti cookies.

AMARETTI COOKIE PARFAIT



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies, plus 2 whole cookies for garnish
2 scoops coffee ice cream
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream

Steps:

  • Divide 1/3 of the crushed amaretti cookies in the bottom of two parfait glasses. Place a scoop of coffee ice cream in each glass. Sprinkle another 1/3 of crushed cookies into glasses. Top each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and remaining 1/3 of crushed cookies, then garnish with a whole cookie.

PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS



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Just the treat you want to serve for a dessert that's fast, lovely and scrumptious!-Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped topping, sliced almonds and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • Combine pie filling and extract; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Spoon half into parfait glasses; top with the pie filling. Repeat with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with whipped topping, almonds and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BING CHERRY-AMARETTI FOOL



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When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cold water
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh Bing or other dark sweet cherries, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (about 16 cookies)
Optional toppings: Fresh mint leaves, Bing cherries and additional crushed amaretti cookies

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes., Place sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, extracts, 1 cup cherries and gelatin mixture in a blender; cover and process until cherries are pureed. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Remove 1/2 cup whipped cream; reserve for topping. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture. Fold in crushed cookies and remaining chopped cherries. Divide mixture among 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Serve with reserved whipped cream and optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARASCHINO CHERRY PARFAITS



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Layer maraschino liqueur-soaked sweet cherries with a tangy yogurt cream and chewy meringue cookies for a dessert that tastes both heart-warmingly retro and totally modern.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cherry     Almond     Yogurt     Sour Cream     Liqueur     Summer

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the homemade maraschino cherries:
3 pounds fresh cherries, pits removed
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup Luxardo maraschino liqueur or kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1 teaspoon almond extract
For the parfaits:
2 1/2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
8 vanilla meringue cookies, broken into pieces
1 pound fresh cherries, pits removed
Special Equipment
A heatproof 1-quart jar

Steps:

  • Make the Maraschino cherries:
  • Set a mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Bring cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and 2/3 cup water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; cook until cherries have released their juices and are softened but still intact, 20-25 minutes. Pour cherries into prepared sieve, letting juices collect in bowl. Set cherries aside.
  • Return juices to same saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups (it will be a thin syrup at this point), 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, add reserved cherries, and stir in liqueur and almond extract. Transfer maraschino cherries to jar, cover, and chill at least 24 hours before using.
  • To assemble:
  • Whisk yogurt, sour cream, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth; fold in meringue cookies.
  • Layer maraschino cherries, fresh cherries, and yogurt mixture into 8 glasses, dividing evenly.
  • Do Ahead
  • Maraschino cherries can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

YOGURT PARFAITS WITH CRUSHED STRAWBERRIES & AMARETTI



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Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

400g punnet strawberries , chopped
4 tbsp caster sugar
500g pot low-fat Greek yogurt
12 small amaretti biscuits , crushed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the strawberries with half the sugar, then roughly mash them with a fork so they are juicy. Mix the remaining sugar into the yogurt, then layer up 6 glasses with amaretti biscuits, yogurt and strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find amaretti cookies, you can use another type of almond cookie or biscotti.
  • Be sure to chill the parfait glasses for at least 30 minutes before assembling the parfaits.
  • You can adjust the amount of sugar in the whipped cream to taste.
  • If you want a more decadent parfait, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Cherry and amaretti parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and refreshing, and the combination of cherries, amaretti cookies, and whipped cream is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving them at a party or just enjoying them as a special treat, cherry and amaretti parfaits are sure to be a hit.

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