White Chocolate-Candy Cane Parfaits |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Candy canes add fun crunch and a burst of mint flavor in these lovely parfaits. The delightful desserts are fun for the holidays. Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided |
1 cup 2% milk |
3 egg yolks, beaten |
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract |
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely crushed candy canes, divided |
1/3 cup crushed shortbread cookies |
additional crushed candy canes |
Directions:
1. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir with a wire whisk 2-3 minutes longer or until thickened.
2. Remove from the heat. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate until melted. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Press waxed paper onto surface of pudding; refrigerate until chilled.
3. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 2 tablespoons crushed candies.
4. In each of eight dessert dishes, layer 1/4 cup pudding and 2 teaspoons crushed candies and cookie crumbs. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with additional crushed candies. Yield: 8 servings.
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