Best White Chocolate Cherry Parfaits Recipes

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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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PARFAIT



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This is a really elegant recipe, great for entertaining. This recipe takes a long time to make,but it is really worth it if you want to impress, or for special occasions, or maybe just because. :)

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time P1D

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
10 egg yolks
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup dried coconut
1/2 cup canned sweetened coconut milk
1 1/4 cups unsalted macadamia nuts
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup whipping cream
curls fresh coconut, for garnish

Steps:

  • Line the bottom and sides of a 6 cup terrine mold (10x4 inches) with plastic wrap.
  • Place the chopped white chocolate and 1/2 cup of the cream in top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over hot water. Stir until melted and smooth, set aside.
  • Put 1 cup of the cream and the milk in a pan and bring to the boiling point.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until thick and pale.
  • Add the hot cream mixture to the yolks, beating constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. Stir constantly and do not boil. remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the melted chocolate, dried coconut and coconut milk, then stir well and let cool.
  • Whip the remaining cream until thick, then fold into the chocolate & coconut mixture.
  • Put 2 cups of the parfait mixture into the prepared mold and spread evenly. Cover and freeze for about 2 hours, until just firm. Cover the remaining mixture and chill.
  • Sprinkle the macadamia nuts evenly over the frozen parfait. Pour in the remaining parfait mixture. Cover the terrine and freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight, until parfait is firm.
  • To make the icing, melt the chocolate with the butter and syrup in top of a double boiler set over hot water. Stir occasionally.
  • Heat the cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then stir into the chocolate mixture. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool until lukewarm.
  • To turn out the parfait, wrap the terrine in a hot towel and set it upside down on a plate. Lift off the terrine mold, then peel off the plastic wrap. Place the parfait ona rack over a baking sheet and pour the icing evenly over the top. Working quickly, smooth the icing down the sides with a spatula. Let set slightly, then freeze for another 3-4 hours. Cut into slices using a blade dipped in hot water. Serve, garnished with curls of fresh coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.5, Fat 73.6, SaturatedFat 39.1, Cholesterol 318, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 18.3, Protein 10.2

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