COCONUT PARFAITS

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EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too. I found this dessert recipe in the early '50s and since then, it has earned a place in my tried-and-true file. I had to make adjustments to prepare it for two people, but it can be easily increased to serve any number. -Merval Harvey, Glennie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. Pour into dishes. Freeze 1 hour or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 33g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.