Candied Winter Squash Parfaits with Chocolate Recipe

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Candied Winter Squash Parfaits with Chocolate
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  1. In a large saucepan, steam the squash until barely tender, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly and pat dry. In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Add the squash and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 12 minutes. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer two-thirds of the candied squash to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir the cornstarch into the milk, then whisk the mixture into the saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, about 7 minutes; the custard should have the consistency of thin sour cream. Whisk in the squash puree and vanilla. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream until almost firm. Fold the cream into the cooled custard.
  4. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs into each of ten 6-ounce glasses. Top with 1/3 cup of the custard and gently tap each glass to form even layers. Repeat with another 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs and a large dollop of custard. Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the crumbs soften, at least 5 hours. Reserve the cookie crumb and candied squash garnishes at room temperature.
  5. Sprinkle the candied squash on top of each parfait. Garnish with the remaining cookie crumbs and serve.
  6. Make Ahead: The parfaits and candied squash can be refrigerated separately for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 351.5 Kcal (1472 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.53g 24%
Cholesterol 144.35mg 48%
Sodium 261.18mg 11%
Potassium 584.08mg 12%
Total Carbs 46.39g 15%
Sugars 22.23g 89%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 11%
Protein 9.3g 19%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 36%
Vitamin A 1mg 35%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 175.9mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.9 Kcal (556 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.87g 24%
Cholesterol 54.58mg 48%
Sodium 98.75mg 11%
Potassium 220.84mg 12%
Total Carbs 17.54g 15%
Sugars 8.41g 89%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 11%
Protein 3.52g 19%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 35%
Iron 1mg 15%
Calcium 66.5mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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