Calling all chocolate and cherry lovers! If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than the quickie chocolate cherry parfait. This no-bake treat combines the decadent flavors of chocolate and cherries into a layered parfait that's perfect for any occasion. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this dessert is ready to enjoy in just a matter of minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
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CHERRY PARFAIT
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill 1/2 cup pie filling into 4 tall glasses. Top with 1/2 cup frozen yogurt. Top with remaining pie filling and remaining yogurt and spoon whipped topping over the top. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.
CHERRY CHOCOLATE PARFAITS
This refreshing layered dessert from Light & Tasty's Test Kitchen really looks-and tastes-special! Families will go for this budget blend of chocolate cookies, cherry gelatin and creamy topping.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Transfer 1/2 cup to another bowl; stir in sour cream and extract. Divide among four parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm, about 35 minutes. Stir soda into the remaining gelatin; cover and refrigerate until partially set., To assemble, sprinkle half of the cookies over cherry layer. Top with soda mixture and remaining cookies. Refrigerate until firm. Just before serving, dollop with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS
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
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.
QUICKIE CHOCOLATE CHERRY PARFAIT
This is a quickie dessert recipe I threw together for me and my significant other. It looks good and tastes great, with alternating layers of chocolate pudding and cherries. The evaporated milk makes the pudding extra creamy.
Provided by Douglas KuddlKat
Categories Specialty Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the evaporated milk and dry pudding mix into a container with a lid, seal it, and shake for 45 seconds to combine. Let the pudding set for 5 minutes.
- In 2 large parfait glasses, alternate layers of chocolate pudding with layers of cherry pie filling. Top each glass with whipped topping, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.3 calories, Carbohydrate 115.2 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1027.7 mg, Sugar 62.1 g
QUICKIE CHOCOLATE CHERRY PARFAIT
This is a quickie dessert recipe I threw together for me and my significant other. It looks good and tastes great, with alternating layers of chocolate pudding and cherries. The evaporated milk makes the pudding extra creamy.
Provided by Douglas KuddlKat
Categories Specialty Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the evaporated milk and dry pudding mix into a container with a lid, seal it, and shake for 45 seconds to combine. Let the pudding set for 5 minutes.
- In 2 large parfait glasses, alternate layers of chocolate pudding with layers of cherry pie filling. Top each glass with whipped topping, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.3 calories, Carbohydrate 115.2 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1027.7 mg, Sugar 62.1 g
CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA PARFAITS WITH CHERRY SAUCE
Categories Chocolate Dairy Egg Dessert Freeze/Chill Frozen Dessert Cherry Vanilla Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make cherry sauce:
- Stir cheryy juices and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil 5 minutes. Add cherries; return to boil. Refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
- Make chocolate parfait:
- Place chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bottom of bowl touch water). Whisk constantly until very thick and thermometer registers 160°F, about 5 minutes.
- Beat cream in medium bowl to soft peaks. Gently fold chocolate, then cream into egg mixture. Spoon chocolate parfait into 8 pilsner glasses or goblets. Freeze.
- Make vanilla parfait:
- Combine eggs yolk and sugar in small metal bowl. Set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water.) Whisk constantly until mixture is very thick and thermometer registers 160°F, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Beat with electric mixture until cool and very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Place cream in medium bowl. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; beat to soft peaks. Fold cream into egg mixture. spoon vanilla parfait atop chocolate parfait. Cover; freeze 4 hours or up to 3 days.
- Spoon cherry sauce atop parfaits.
Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh cherries for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
- If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped semisweet chocolate or even unsweetened cocoa powder.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the whipped cream to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter parfait, add more sugar. If you prefer a less sweet parfait, add less sugar or omit it altogether.
- For a more decadent parfait, use a richer chocolate ice cream, such as chocolate fudge or chocolate truffle.
- Garnish the parfaits with additional chocolate chips, cherries, or whipped cream for a festive touch.
Conclusion:
Chocolate cherry parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is both elegant and satisfying. Whether you are serving them for a special occasion or just as a fun treat, these parfaits are sure to be a hit.
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