BLACK FOREST CANNOLI PARFAITS

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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

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
PARFAIT:
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
20 chocolate wafers, crushed

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.

Happy Begum
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These parfaits are the best dessert I've ever had.


Shabrin Sote
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Thank you for sharing this recipe.


Saddam Akhter
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


rezcole
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These parfaits are so good, I could eat them every day.


Alia Malik
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I can't wait to make these parfaits again soon.


Raisul Islam
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The parfaits are a perfect way to end a special meal.


Stacey Shanley
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These parfaits are a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Yahya Baloch
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I would definitely make these parfaits again.


Olivia Dametey
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Overall, I thought these parfaits were a good dessert. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Husnain Anmol
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The parfaits were a bit difficult to assemble, but they were worth the effort.


Aline saad alyabes
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I had trouble finding cannoli shells at my local grocery store, but I was able to find them online.


Aliyu Haruna
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The parfaits were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Tawhidur Rahman
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These parfaits are a delicious and elegant dessert.


LG BLACK 10K
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.


Abdurrahman
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These parfaits are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just a special treat for my family.


Joshlynn Hudson
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I love the way the chocolate and cherries complement each other in this recipe. The cannoli shells add a nice crunch and the whipped cream makes it extra special.


Maira Khan
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The parfaits were easy to make and didn't take very long. I used store-bought cannoli shells and whipped cream, which saved me a lot of time.


poda know best
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I made these parfaits for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was very impressive.


MICHAEL ONGOSI
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These Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits were a delightful treat! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream was perfect, and the cannoli shells added a nice touch of texture.