Cherries And Cream Parfaits

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, fruity dessert layered with angel food cake and cherry gelatin.
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Cherries And Cream Parfaits

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 46.5

Description

These Cherries and Cream Parfaits offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for a light yet satisfying dessert. The recipe combines the airy lightness of angel food cake with the rich, smooth creaminess of cottage cheese blended into a luscious custard. Bright, tart cherries provide a fresh pop of color and flavor, while hints of vanilla and almond extract add depth and warmth. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight treat, these individual servings are easy to assemble and look elegant in any glass. The gelatin sets just enough to hold the layers together while remaining soft and spoonable. With minimal cooking required, this dish allows the natural sweetness of the fruit and the subtle nuttiness of the almond to shine through.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes, yielding approximately 6 cups.
  2. Drain the cherries and coarsely chop them if they are whole.
  3. Divide the cake cubes and chopped cherries equally among six 6-ounce dessert cups or glasses.
  4. Set the prepared glasses aside.
  5. In a blender, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold skim milk and let it stand for 2 minutes to bloom.
  6. Add the hot skim milk to the blender and process on low speed until the gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the cottage cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the blender.
  8. Process on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  9. Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the cake and cherry layers in the dessert cups.
  10. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 30 minutes, or until the gelatin is set and the dessert is firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 46.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cherries, cream, parfaits, dessert, angel food cake, cottage cheese, gelatin, vanilla, almond extract, layered, easy, make-ahead, summer, light, fruit, no-bake, chilled, refreshing, party, snack
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