Best 10 Coconut Parfaits Recipes

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In the culinary realm, coconut parfaits reign supreme as a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. These layered wonders, composed of creamy coconut pudding, crunchy granola, and fresh fruit, are a symphony of textures and flavors that transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to craft the ultimate coconut parfait can be an enriching and rewarding experience. Let us delve into the art of creating this delightful dessert, exploring various recipes and techniques to help you achieve perfection.

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CREAMY COCONUT RICE PUDDING PARFAITS



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When my daughter's friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They're fresh, creamy and comforting. -Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups coconut milk
1-1/2 cups cold cooked brown rice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until rice is soft and milk is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Cool slightly. Serve warm or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold. To serve, spoon pudding into dishes. Top with fruit; sprinkle with almonds and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STRAWBERRY CREAM PARFAITS WITH COCONUT MACAROONS



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These parfaits are as irresistible as they are stunning.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced
7 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
8 ounces crumbled store-bought coconut macaroons

Steps:

  • Mix strawberries and 6 Tbs. of the sugar in a bowl; let stand until berries release their liquid, 30 to 60 minutes.
  • When ready to assemble dessert, beat cream and orange zest to soft peaks, gradually adding remaining 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar.
  • Pour 6 Tbs. of the strawberry juice that has collected in the bowl over the crumbled macaroons. Toss to coat.
  • To assemble, choose six goblets that hold at least 12 ounces; in each, make two layers in the following order: scant 1/4 cup macaroons, scant 1/4 cup whipped cream, 1/4 cup strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

COCONUT-GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAITS



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I prepare homemade granola ahead of time-it makes these yogurt treats special. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 parfaits plus 2-1/2 cups granola.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cardamom, cinnamon and allspice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
PARFAITS:
4 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
6 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples (about 2 large)
1 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in salt, spices and vanilla., In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut and cashews. Drizzle with pomegranate juice mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, spreading evenly., Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring halfway. Cool on a wire rack. When completely cooled, stir in cranberries and chocolate chips., For parfaits, in a bowl, mix yogurt, 4 tablespoons honey, lime zest and lime juice until blended. To serve, layer 1/4 cup yogurt mixture, 2 tablespoons granola, 3 tablespoons chopped apple and 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds in each of eight parfait glass. Repeat layers. (Save remaining granola for another use; store in an airtight container.), Drizzle parfaits with remaining honey. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

KAHLUA, TOASTED COCONUT, AND ICE-CREAM PARFAITS



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Categories     Dairy     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Coconut     Kahlúa     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup lightly toasted sweetened flaked coconut
3 tablespoons Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur
3/4 pint premium vanilla ice cream, softened slightly

Steps:

  • Put 3 layers each coconut, liqueur, and ice cream in each of 2 wineglasses or parfait glasses, reserving about 1 tablespoon coconut and 2 teaspoons liqueur. Top parfaits with reserved coconut and liqueur and freeze, covered, 20 minutes.

COCONUT PARFAITS



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EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too. I found this dessert recipe in the early '50s and since then, it has earned a place in my tried-and-true file. I had to make adjustments to prepare it for two people, but it can be easily increased to serve any number. -Merval Harvey, Glennie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. Pour into dishes. Freeze 1 hour or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 33g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCONUT MANDARIN PARFAITS



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This is a tropical twist on a recipe I found in a magazine. I used one 11 oz can of mandarin oranges, but you can adjust how much you use to your own tastes. You can also use Vanilla instant pudding, and 1 - 2 tsp of coconut extract. You can easily double the recipe if your dessert glasses are taller.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold nonfat milk
3 1/2 ounces jello fat-free coconut cream instant pudding mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup shredded coconut
whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min or until well blended.
  • Spoon half of the pudding evenly into 4 dessert glasses, and drop a few mandarin orange slices into the pudding.
  • Let pudding set for 5-10 minutes.
  • Cover with few mandarin slices, touching the edge of glass.
  • Top orange slices with a spoonful of sheredded coconut, rest of pudding, then the rest of coconut.
  • There is no set amount for each serving, just divide the layers evenly for four servings. You can also get creative with your ingredients -- like substituting bananas for the oranges. I think two average-sized bananas would work.

COCONUT PUMPKIN PARFAITS



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Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with these delicious pumpkin parfaits!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup chopped almonds (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped pecans (2 oz)
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup whipped cream (1/4 cup before whipping)
2 containers (6 oz each) Liberté® Méditerranée coconut yogurt

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in remaining nut topping ingredients; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and nuts are golden brown. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin, granulated sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped cream.
  • Into each of 8 (2- to 3-oz) glasses, layer 2 tablespoons mousse, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons mousse and 2 tablespoons nut topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Parfait, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT CRUNCH PUDDING PARFAITS



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Delicious and not too sweet. You may use spelt flour as an alternative to wheat, and honey and sucanat instead of sugar. Instructions are long, but not too difficult.

Provided by Bobbiann

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour or 1/2 cup light spelt flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed or 2 tablespoons sucanat
1/4 cup hard margarine or 1/4 cup butter, chilled
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 1/3 cups milk
2 tablespoons flour or 2 tablespoons light spelt flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup granulated sugar or 1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup half-and-half cream (blend, in Canada)
2 large egg yolks, fork-beaten
2 teaspoons hard margarine or 2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 teaspoons coconut flavoring or 1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Coconut Crunch: Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine until crumbly. Add coconut. Rub mixture until no lumps of margarine remain. Turn into ungreased 9x9 pan.
  • Bake at 400ºF for about 20 minutes, stirring with fork every 5 minutes, until golden. Stir to break up large clumps. Cool. Makes 1 1/3 cups crunch.
  • Coconut Custard: Microwave milk (and honey, if using) in glass bowl for 3 minutes, or until very hot but not boiling.
  • Combine flour, cornstarch, sugar (if using) and salt in small bowl. Gradually stir in half-and-half (or blend) until smooth. Slowly stir into milk. Microwave until boiling and thickened (about 4-5 minutes) stirring at least every minute.
  • Combine some of milk mixture with egg yolks. Mix well. Stir into milk mixture. Cook 1-2 minutes more until thickened.
  • Stir in margarine, coconut and flavouring. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent skin forming. Cool. Makes 2 1/3 cups custard.
  • Layer custard and crunch several times in parfait glasses, ending with crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 411.7, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 31.4, Protein 8

WATERMELON AND COCONUT SORBET PARFAITS



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These simple, striking parfaits are the kind of dessert that wows guests but requires barely more effort than cutting fruit. Ripe watermelon cubes and coconut sorbet taste delicious (and look gorgeous) together, needing only pinches of lime zest for a tropical inflection and toasted coconut for crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup coconut flakes
2 pints store-bought coconut sorbet
2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) watermelon
Finely grated lime zest, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake coconut flakes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet until toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide half the sorbet among 6 tall glasses using a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop. Top each with a layer of watermelon, another scoop of sorbet, and then more watermelon. Sprinkle with lime zest and toasted coconut.

MANGO-COCONUT PARFAITS



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Layer cake, mango, coconut and whipped cream to make this wonderful parfait - a wonderful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cubed pound cake
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup canned cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
3/4 cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
3 cups cubed peeled mangoes
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spread cake cubes in even layer in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until toasted. Cool completely.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream, cream of coconut and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • In 6 parfait glasses or dessert dishes, place half of the cake cubes. Spoon 1 tablespoon coconut milk over cake cubes in each glass. Top evenly with half of the mangoes and half of the whipped cream. Sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons toasted coconut. Repeat layers. Serve or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh fruits to create a colorful and flavorful parfait.
  • For a creamier parfait, use full-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt.
  • If you don't have time to make your own granola, you can use store-bought granola.
  • To make a vegan parfait, use coconut yogurt and maple syrup instead of Greek yogurt and honey.
  • For a kid-friendly parfait, add some sprinkles or chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

Coconut parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are a great way to use up leftover fruit and yogurt, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a parfait that is both healthy and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a special treat, coconut parfaits are a great option.

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