102 light and parfait Recipes

sugar, cornstarch, water, fresh cherries or 2 cups frozen pitted tart cherries, orange extract, sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, lightly beaten, white chocolate baking squares, chopped, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream , whipped

quick-cooking tapioca, low-fat milk or unsweetened plain soymilk, maple syrup, egg, lightly beaten, vanilla extract, strawberries, hulled and sliced, whipping cream, fresh mint for garnish

nonstick vegetable oil spray, soft coconut macaroons, sliced almonds, toasted, grated lemon peel, peaches (about 20 oz), peeled, pitted, diced, raspberries, chilled heavy whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, light corn syrup, unsalted butter, room temperature, peach schnapps, imported white chocolate, finely chopped, peaches (about 2 1/2 lb), peeled, pitted, thinly sliced, sugar, peach schnapps, fresh lemon juice, raspberries (for topping )

limes, mangoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces, blueberries, chopped crystallized ginger, freshly whipped cream, lightly sweetened or thick vanilla yogurt

cold nonfat milk, chocolate pudding, sliced fresh strawberries, reduced-fat oreo cookies, coarsely chopped, thawed light non-dairy whipped topping

honey, lime juice, grated lime rind (optional), seedless grapes (use either red or green, or a combination for more color in the salad), mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, sour cream (for parfait layers)

strawberry, butter, light brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, vanilla ice cream, fresh ground pepper

sugar-free jello , lime, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, skim milk, vanilla (optional), cool whip lite (optional)

low-fat milk, cold, fat free hazelnut-flavored liquid coffee creamer, instant chocolate pudding mix, crushed shortbread cookie, fresh raspberries (optional), light whipped cream, for garnish

fat-free strawberry yogurt (like the kind by yoplait light), chopped strawberry, peanut butter cookies, crushed (1/2 package of nabisco 100 calorie pack planters peanut butter cookie crisps), peanut butter chips, crushed (found in the baking aisle)

jell-o chocolate instant pudding (fat-free), cold milk, sliced strawberry, oreo cookies, coarsely chopped (30% less fat), cool whip light whipped topping, thawed

vanilla ice cream, crumbled biscotti cookie crumbs , or other cookie crumbs of choice, frangelico or other nut flavored liqueur, roughly chopped lightly toasted hazelnuts or walnuts

fresh or frozen cranberries, frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed, egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, light corn syrup, vodka, egg, separated, sugar, divided, sliced almonds, log almond paste,* diced, all purpose flour, baking powder, grated orange peel, salt, ground ginger, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, frozen, diced, orange juice, frozen nondairy cream topping, thawed

sugar, egg yolks, light corn syrup, orange juice, chilled whipping cream, cognac or brandy, vanilla extract, oranges, quartered hulled strawberries (about 12 oz), blueberries, seedless grapes, halved, sugar, cognac or brandy, grated orange peel, ground allspice

unpeeled beets , scrubbed, olive oil, softened goat cheese, chopped fresh tarragon , blanched in boiling water for 10 seconds, drained and rinsed under cold water, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh thyme, fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, mesclun greens, walnut dressing , as needed, beet , scrubbed and cut into julienne, for garnish, walnut halves, lightly toasted, for garnish (see note )

plain yogurt, granulated sugar, water, grapefruit , zest of, peeled into wide strips, unflavored gelatin, soft tofu or 14 oz silken tofu, heavy cream, pomegranate juice, fresh gingerroot, grated, allspice berry, light corn syrup , as desired (karo), grapefruits, peeled & segmented, juice reserved

godiva ivory chocolate bars, coarsely chopped (6 bars 1.5 oz each), heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, frozen unsweetened strawberries, granulated sugar, grand marnier or 1 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur or 1 tbsp strawberry liqueur, strawberry, granulated sugar, grand marnier or 1 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur or 1 tbsp strawberry liqueur, poundcake, lightly toasted (thin slices)

firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered, lemon juice, butter, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, light brown sugar, granola (recommended : sarabeth s morning blend granola), vanilla-flavored yogurt, chopped crystallized ginger