Best 2 Neapolitan Shortcake Parfaits Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our exquisite Neapolitan shortcake parfaits. These delightful desserts are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring layers of homemade Neapolitan shortcakes, velvety vanilla pudding, and luscious strawberry sauce. Each parfait is crowned with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of colorful sprinkles, making them a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step recipes will guide you through the process of creating these Neapolitan shortcake parfaits from scratch. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a sweet adventure together!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

NEAPOLITAN SHORTCAKE PARFAITS



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What a sweet deal! Serve this refreshing shortcake parfait recipe made with Gold Medal® all-purpose flour with a layering that makes it all the more impressive.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 tablespoon shortening
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Additional strawberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening. In medium bowl, mix strawberries and 1/2 cup granulated sugar; set aside.
  • To make shortcakes, in medium bowl, mix flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, the baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and butter until soft dough forms. Onto cookie sheet, drop dough by 8 heaping tablespoonfuls. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on Medium 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Break shortcakes into bite-size pieces. In parfait glasses, alternate layers of shortcake, strawberries, chocolate mixture and whipped cream. Garnish with additional strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Parfait, Sodium 550 mg

NEAPOLITAN SHORTCAKE PARFAITS



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick®
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 (6-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 tablespoon shortening
Sweetened whipped cream (below)
1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, cut up
Sweetened Whipped Cream:
1 1/2 cups whipped cream (heavy)
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 425°. Stir Bisquick, milk, sugar and margarine until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown cool slightly. Crumble into small pieces.2. Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle.3. Make Sweetened Whipped Cream. For each serving, alternate layers of crumbled shortcake, strawberries, melted chocolate and whipped cream in parfait glasses. Serve immediately.Sweetened Whipped Cream1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream1/3 cup powdered sugarBeat ingredients in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.HIGH ALTITUDE (3500 to 6500 feet): Heat oven to 450°. Use 1 tablespoon sugar in shortcakes.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 505 (Calories from Fat 290) Fat 32g (Saturated 15g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 580mg Carbohydrate 52g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 72% Calcium 12% Iron 10% DIET EXCHANGES: Not Recommended.From "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For a truly authentic Neapolitan experience, use real Neapolitan shortcake cookies.
  • If you can't find Neapolitan shortcake cookies, you can substitute another type of shortbread cookie.
  • Be sure to use fresh fruit for the filling. This will give your parfaits the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh fruit, you can use frozen or canned fruit instead.
  • Consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your parfaits for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

Neapolitan shortcake parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with layers of Neapolitan shortcake cookies, fresh fruit, and whipped cream. These parfaits are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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