WHITE CHOCOLATE-CANDY CANE PARFAITS

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Candy canes add fun crunch and a burst of mint flavor in these lovely parfaits. The delightful desserts are fun for the holidays.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup 2% milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely crushed candy canes, divided
1/3 cup crushed shortbread cookies
Additional crushed candy canes

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir with a wire whisk 2-3 minutes longer or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate until melted. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Press waxed paper onto surface of pudding; refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 2 tablespoons crushed candies., In each of eight dessert dishes, layer 1/4 cup pudding and 2 teaspoons crushed candies and cookie crumbs. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with additional crushed candies.

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Roger Weiss
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Delicious!


Aurang Zab
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These parfaits are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of white chocolate and candy canes.


Heart Moon
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I'm not a big fan of white chocolate, but these parfaits are amazing! The candy canes add the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rachel Dixon
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These parfaits are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love that you can use any kind of candy cane you want, so you can customize them to your taste.


Adan Raul
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I love these parfaits! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I especially love the way the white chocolate and candy canes look together. They're so festive!


Jon Cole
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Yum!


Victory Peter
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These parfaits are delicious! The white chocolate and candy canes are a perfect combination. I also liked that the recipe is so easy to follow. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Ashik Iqbal
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These parfaits are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit. The only thing I would change is to use a different kind of whipped cream. The whipped cream I used was a little too sweet for my taste.


Rab Nawaz
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I made these parfaits for my family and they loved them! The white chocolate and candy canes are a perfect combination. I also liked that the recipe is so easy to follow. I'll definitely be making these again.


laura paap
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These parfaits were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're really easy to make. I love that you can use any kind of candy cane you want, so you can customize them to your taste. I'll definitely be making these a