Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. Yield: 8 servings.
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