HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Hazelnut Cheesecake Parfaits image

-Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup coffee yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup whipped topping
2 whole chocolate graham crackers, crushed
Chocolate curls and additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir the hazelnuts over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. , In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with cream over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until blended. Beat in yogurt and vanilla; fold in whipped topping., In two parfait glasses, layer the graham crackers, yogurt mixture, chocolate mixture and hazelnuts. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with chocolate curls and whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.