Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Chocolate and Vanilla Parfaits with Cherry Sauce, a heavenly dessert that combines the richness of chocolate, the delicate sweetness of vanilla, and the vibrant tang of cherries. Each parfait is a masterpiece of layered textures, starting with a base of creamy vanilla pudding, followed by a layer of rich chocolate pudding, and topped with a crown of fresh whipped cream. The cherry sauce, made from plump and juicy cherries, adds a burst of color and a touch of tartness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the puddings. These parfaits are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a feast for your eyes, presented in elegant parfait glasses that showcase the beautiful layers. With easy-to-follow recipes for both the puddings and the cherry sauce, you can create this dessert at home and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BLACK FOREST CANNOLI PARFAITS
My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and lemon juice. Cool., Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla; process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips., Place 1 tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with 1/3 cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CREAMY CHOCOLATE-VANILLA PARFAITS
These creamy triple-layer parfaits will please both the chocolate lovers and the vanilla fans at the table.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings, 2/3 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups milk in small bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. or until slightly thickened. Spoon evenly into 8 dessert glasses.
- Beat chocolate pudding mix and remaining milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Spoon half the chocolate pudding into separate medium bowl. Add COOL WHIP; stir with whisk until blended. Spoon evenly over vanilla pudding.
- Stir melted chocolate into remaining chocolate pudding. Spoon evenly over pudding layers in glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, Protein 5 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY PARFAITS
Layers of silky white chocolate mousse and sweet cherry sauce with a hint of orange alternate in this delectable dessert.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Add cherries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Refrigerate until chilled.
- In another saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until chocolate is melted. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped cream
- Spoon 1/4 cup mousse into each parfait glass. Top with a rounded 1/4 cup of cherry mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.7, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 149.9, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 40.5, Protein 4.3
CREAMY CHOCOLATE PUDDING PARFAIT
Steps:
- In a medium pot combine milk and vanilla pudding mix, place over medium heat whisking constantly. Bring to a boil while continuing to whisk the mixture.
- In 3 medium bowls place white, dark and milk chocolate chips. Combine reserved chips together in a small bowl, mix and set aside.
- Remove mixture from the heat and evenly divide the hot pudding over the 3 bowls. Wait 1 minute then whisk the mixture to incorporate and melt the chips into the pudding.
- Set up 3 resealable bags into 3 large glasses so that it will be easy to pour the warm pudding into the bags. Pour the pudding into separate bags. Tie the bags closed with a twist tie. Place pudding into the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until pudding is chilled and set.
- Cut off the corner of each bag. Pipe each of the pudding mixtures evenly into 6 champagne glasses starting with the dark chocolate, white chocolate and ending with milk chocolate.
- Garnish with reserved chocolate chips.
PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your parfaits. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Make sure your cream is cold before whipping it. This will help it whip up more quickly and easily. You can also chill your beaters and bowl in the freezer for a few minutes before you start whipping the cream.
- Don't overbeat the cream. Otherwise, it will become grainy and lose its smooth texture. Simply whip it until it reaches stiff peaks.
- Layer your parfaits carefully. Start with a layer of chocolate mousse, then add a layer of vanilla pudding, and top it off with a layer of whipped cream. You can also add a layer of fresh fruit, such as cherries or raspberries, between the layers.
- Chill your parfaits before serving. This will help them set and firm up. You can chill them for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
Conclusion:
These chocolate and vanilla parfaits are a delicious and elegant dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a special treat, try making these parfaits. You won't be disappointed!
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