Best Cherry And Amaretti Parfaits Recipes

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BING CHERRY-AMARETTI FOOL



Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool image

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.

PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS



Pretty Cherry Parfaits image

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.

CHERRY PARFAIT



Cherry Parfait image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup canned cherry pie filling
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt or light ice cream, softened slightly
1 cup nondairy whipped topping or whipped cream
8 tablespoons candied nuts (pecans, walnuts, peanuts)

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.

CHOCOLATE-AMARETTI PARFAITS



Chocolate-Amaretti Parfaits image

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.

PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS



Pretty Cherry Parfaits image

I can't remember where I got this recipe, maybe a magazine. This is a quick & easy recipe, and tastes great. Also an easy one for kids to make or help with.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cold milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
whipped topping
chopped almonds

Steps:

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

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