COOKIE 'N' ALMOND PARFAITS

Cookie 'n' Almond Parfaits image

"These pretty layered parfaits are delectable," enthuses Carol Hagerty of Upper Arlington, Ohio. "You can easily make more for company, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

25 miniature cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1 egg white
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Dash salt
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Set aside four cookies for garnish. Crush the remaining cookies; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the egg white, sugar, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Beat over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Add almond extract and salt; beat until stiff peaks form. In a bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into meringue mixture. Spoon half the cookie crumbs into two parfait glasses; top with half of filling. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with reserved cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.