STRAWBERRY CANNOLI PARFAITS

Strawberry Cannoli Parfaits image

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 Tbsp amaretto liqueur or orange liqueur
2/3 c heavy cream
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 c ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 c unsalted pistachio, chopped (optional)
24 amaretti cookies,crushed
miniature semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and amaretto. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
2. In a large bow, whip the cream with the confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form. In a medium bowl, stir half of the whipped cream into the ricotta to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream and cinnamon. Fold the 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the pistachios into the cream mixture.
3. Place a layer of crushed amaretti cookies in each of the 4 parfait glasses. Top each with a layer of cannoli cream and then strawberry slices. Repeat layering. If desired, top with additional miniature chocolate chips.