Best 8 Cheery Cherry Parfaits Recipes

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**Decadent Cherry Parfaits: A Delightful Fusion of Sweet and Tangy Flavors**

Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is our cheery cherry parfaits, a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and tangy goodness of cherries with the creamy richness of yogurt and the delicate crunch of granola. This versatile recipe offers three variations to cater to diverse preferences, ensuring a perfect treat for every palate. From the classic cherry parfait with its timeless combination of flavors to the chocolate cherry parfait that adds a touch of indulgence, and the refreshing cherry lime parfait that brings a burst of citrusy zest, these parfaits are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRIES JUBILEE ICE CREAM PARFAITS



Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream Parfaits image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12-ounce) bag frozen cherries
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups vanilla ice cream
16 chocolate cream cookies, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar, and orange juice. Bring it to a simmer. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cherry mixture and simmer until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In parfait glasses, put a small scoop of ice cream, a spoonful or 2 of the cherry mixture, and some of the cookie pieces. Repeat 2 to 3 times to fill up the glass. Serve immediately.

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.

CHERRY PARFAIT



Cherry Parfait image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup canned cherry pie filling
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt or light ice cream, softened slightly
1 cup nondairy whipped topping or whipped cream
8 tablespoons candied nuts (pecans, walnuts, peanuts)

Steps:

  • Fill 1/2 cup pie filling into 4 tall glasses. Top with 1/2 cup frozen yogurt. Top with remaining pie filling and remaining yogurt and spoon whipped topping over the top. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

MARASCHINO CHERRY PARFAITS



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Layer maraschino liqueur-soaked sweet cherries with a tangy yogurt cream and chewy meringue cookies for a dessert that tastes both heart-warmingly retro and totally modern.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cherry     Almond     Yogurt     Sour Cream     Liqueur     Summer

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the homemade maraschino cherries:
3 pounds fresh cherries, pits removed
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup Luxardo maraschino liqueur or kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1 teaspoon almond extract
For the parfaits:
2 1/2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
8 vanilla meringue cookies, broken into pieces
1 pound fresh cherries, pits removed
Special Equipment
A heatproof 1-quart jar

Steps:

  • Make the Maraschino cherries:
  • Set a mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Bring cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and 2/3 cup water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; cook until cherries have released their juices and are softened but still intact, 20-25 minutes. Pour cherries into prepared sieve, letting juices collect in bowl. Set cherries aside.
  • Return juices to same saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups (it will be a thin syrup at this point), 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, add reserved cherries, and stir in liqueur and almond extract. Transfer maraschino cherries to jar, cover, and chill at least 24 hours before using.
  • To assemble:
  • Whisk yogurt, sour cream, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth; fold in meringue cookies.
  • Layer maraschino cherries, fresh cherries, and yogurt mixture into 8 glasses, dividing evenly.
  • Do Ahead
  • Maraschino cherries can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

CHERRY PARFAIT PIE



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I have yet to try this pie. I think it looks interesting and very easy. Let me know what you think. Cook time is chilling time.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 1 8-inch pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
1 1/4 cups hot water
1 cup sweet cherries
1 pint cherry ice cream
1 (8 inch) baked pie shells

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in hot water in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Add cherries.
  • Add ice cream in pieces and stir until melted.
  • Chill until thickened, but not set, about 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Turn into pie shell.
  • Chill until firm, about 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 163.1, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.9

CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA PARFAITS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Frozen Dessert     Cherry     Vanilla     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 15

For cherry sauce
1 1/2 pounds frozen unsweetend cherries, thawed, juices reserved
1/2 cup sugar
For chocolate parfait
7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
For vanilla parfait
2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup chilled whipped cream
1 vanilla bean, split lenghtwise

Steps:

  • Make cherry sauce:
  • Stir cheryy juices and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil 5 minutes. Add cherries; return to boil. Refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
  • Make chocolate parfait:
  • Place chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bottom of bowl touch water). Whisk constantly until very thick and thermometer registers 160°F, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat cream in medium bowl to soft peaks. Gently fold chocolate, then cream into egg mixture. Spoon chocolate parfait into 8 pilsner glasses or goblets. Freeze.
  • Make vanilla parfait:
  • Combine eggs yolk and sugar in small metal bowl. Set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water.) Whisk constantly until mixture is very thick and thermometer registers 160°F, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Beat with electric mixture until cool and very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Place cream in medium bowl. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; beat to soft peaks. Fold cream into egg mixture. spoon vanilla parfait atop chocolate parfait. Cover; freeze 4 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Spoon cherry sauce atop parfaits.

DRIED CHERRY PARFAIT



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup red wine
1 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1/3 cup fromage blanc or small-curd nonfat cottage cheese
1/3 cup whole-milk yogurt

Steps:

  • Warm the wine in a small saucepan. Add the cherries and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain the cherries and spread them on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Place half the cherries in each of two large-stemmed goblets. Sprinkle with half the brown sugar.
  • If using fromage blanc, beat it lightly to smooth it. With the cottage cheese, puree it in a blender or force it through a sieve to smooth it. Mix either cheese with the yogurt. Spoon the cheese mixture over the sugared cherries in the goblets, then add the remaining cherries and sprinkle with the rest of the brown sugar on top. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 391, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 124 milligrams, Sugar 65 grams

CHERRY AND AMARETTI PARFAITS



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The familiarity of cherry cheesecake is reimagined in this surprisingly simple dessert. In each parfait, a quick, creamy ricotta filling is layered over sweetened poached cherries and topped with crumbled almond cookies from the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces (1 cup) dried cherries
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 amaretti cookies, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, then top each with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with crumbled amaretti cookies, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries will give your parfaits the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter to make this task easier.
  • Make the parfaits ahead of time. Parfaits can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This makes them a great option for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
  • Get creative with your toppings. You can top your parfaits with a variety of toppings, such as granola, nuts, seeds, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

These cheery cherry parfaits are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these parfaits a try!

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