This delightful Cappuccino Parfait layers softened low-fat ice cream with a rich, homemade coffee-fudge sauce and crunchy wafer crumbs. It’s a visually appealing dessert that captures the essence of a café cappuccino in a chilled, scoopable format. The combination of creamy ice cream, bitter-sweet chocolate fudge, and crisp cookie texture creates a satisfying contrast in every bite. Ideal for weeknight desserts or when you have unexpected guests, this recipe comes together in minutes with minimal cleanup. ItâÂÂs a lighter option for coffee lovers who crave something indulgent without the heavy guilt.
Cappuccino Parfait (4.5 Pts
Description
This delightful Cappuccino Parfait layers softened low-fat ice cream with a rich, homemade coffee-fudge sauce and crunchy wafer crumbs. It&# 226;ÂÂs a visually appealing dessert that captures the essence of a café cappuccino in a chilled, scoopable format. The combination of creamy ice cream, bitter-sweet chocolate fudge, and crisp cookie texture creates a satisfying contrast in every bite. Ideal for weeknight desserts or when you have unexpected guests, this recipe comes together in minutes with minimal cleanup. ItâÂÂs a lighter option for coffee lovers who crave something indulgent without the heavy guilt.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine hot water and instant coffee granules; stir until the granules are completely dissolved.
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Stir the fat-free hot fudge sundae topping into the coffee mixture until well combined and smooth.
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Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the softened cappuccino mocha fudge ice cream into each of 4 parfait glasses or tall glasses.
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Top the ice cream layer with 1 tablespoon of the coffee-fudge mixture.
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Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of wafer crumbs over the fudge layer.
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Add 1 tablespoon of the thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping.
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Repeat the layers of ice cream, fudge mixture, wafer crumbs, and whipped topping once more, ending with the whipped topping on top.
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Serve immediately for the best texture, or freeze until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 498.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.9g39%
- Saturated Fat 15.4g77%
- Cholesterol 52.9mg18%
- Sodium 110.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 60.9g21%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
- Sugars 52.0g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.