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.

CHEERY CHERRY PARFAITS



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For a change of pace, layer the pudding with peach, strawberry or blueberry pie filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole milk
1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix
8 date oatmeal cookies, coarsely crumbled
1 cup cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spoon 1/4 cup pudding into each of four parfait glasses. , Layer each with 1/3 cup cookie crumbs and 1/4 cup pie filling. Top with the remaining pudding and cookie crumbs. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS



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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



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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.

CHERRY AND AMARETTI PARFAITS



Cherry and Amaretti Parfaits image

The familiarity of cherry cheesecake is reimagined in this surprisingly simple dessert. In each parfait, a quick, creamy ricotta filling is layered over sweetened poached cherries and topped with crumbled almond cookies from the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces (1 cup) dried cherries
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 amaretti cookies, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, then top each with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with crumbled amaretti cookies, and serve immediately.

AMARETTI COOKIE PARFAIT



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies, plus 2 whole cookies for garnish
2 scoops coffee ice cream
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream

Steps:

  • Divide 1/3 of the crushed amaretti cookies in the bottom of two parfait glasses. Place a scoop of coffee ice cream in each glass. Sprinkle another 1/3 of crushed cookies into glasses. Top each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and remaining 1/3 of crushed cookies, then garnish with a whole cookie.

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