Best Black Forest Parfaits Recipes

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BLACK FOREST CANNOLI PARFAITS



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My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
PARFAIT:
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
20 chocolate wafers, crushed

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and lemon juice. Cool., Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla; process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips., Place 1 tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with 1/3 cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BLACK FOREST PARFAITS



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Black Forest Parfaits are guaranteed to sweeten up a meal, whether you're dining indoors or out, assures Barbara Rudolph of Sevierville, Tennessee. With only five ingredients, you can whip them up in no time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, divided
2 cups whipped topping, divided
6 maraschino cherries with stems, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 1 cup pie filling; gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping. , Spoon half of the pudding mixture into six tall glasses or cups. Top with remaining pie filling, pudding mixture and whipped topping. Garnish with cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SKINNY BLACK FOREST PARFAITS



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67% fewer calories • 89% less sugar than the original recipe. Four ingredients and 20 minutes in the kitchen equal sweet satisfaction. To toast the almonds, place them sheet alongside the ladyfingers on a baking and bake until golden.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup cubed ladyfingers (2 ladyfingers or 1/2 ounce)
1/2 cup frozen Cascadian Farm™ unsweetened pitted tart red or dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
1 (3.75 ounce) container sugar-free chocolate ready-to-eat pudding
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place ladyfinger cubes on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • Divide the ladyfinger cubes between two 6-ounce dishes. Top with cherries, pudding, and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BLACK FOREST PARFAITS



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this is not mine but a good one

Provided by Wallace Hale

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 c frozen pitted sweet cherries
1/2 tsp cornstarch
14 crumbled chocolate wafer cookies
2 c vanilla fat-free frozen greek yogurt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cherries and cornstarch in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave cherry mixture at high for 3 minutes or until hot. Mash cherries with a fork or potato masher until desired consistancy.
  • 2. Divide half of the chocolate wafer crumbs evenly among 4 parfait glasses. Spoon 2 tablespoons cherry mixture into each glass. Top with 1/2 cup yogurt; divide remaining cherry and remaining chocolate wafer crumbs among servings. serve

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