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.

Tabiba Karin
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These parfaits are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Oltion Murataj
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I've made these parfaits several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Anil Bogati
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These parfaits are a great way to use up leftover ice cream.


Momoai _1
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I made these parfaits for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Ritajm658
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These parfaits are a great make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make them the night before and they're ready to go when I need them.


Sadikur Rahman Rahul
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I'm not a big fan of cherry sauce, but I still enjoyed these parfaits.


wolf girl
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This was my first time making parfaits and they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


luis P.
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These parfaits are so versatile. You can use different fruits or even different flavors of ice cream.


Latoya Cotterell
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I made these parfaits for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their fruit.


SAHED IQBAL
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These parfaits are perfect for a special occasion or a simple dessert.


Richard Floyd
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I love the combination of chocolate and cherry, and these parfaits were the perfect way to satisfy my craving.


Sunday okonkwo
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These parfaits were a bit too rich for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Hacker Bay
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I had some trouble getting the parfaits to set, but they still tasted great.


Siphesihle Bulunga
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The chocolate and vanilla layers were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cherry sauce was delicious.


ShinsJr
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These parfaits are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Shafiullah Habibi
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I made these parfaits for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


wael karam
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These parfaits were a huge hit with my family! The chocolate and vanilla layers were perfect together, and the cherry sauce added a delicious tartness. I will definitely be making these again.