Black Cherry Cream Parfaits Recipe

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"This dessert is light and cool but incredibly decadent-tasting," says Margaret Schmieder of Sparks, Nevada.

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Black Cherry Cream Parfaits Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) black cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups black cherry soda, chilled
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda; refrigerate for 2 hours or until partially set.
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Stir cherries and walnuts into gelatin; fold in whipped cream. Spoon into parfait glasses. Chill until firm. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 225 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 36 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Black Cherry Cream Parfaits in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p49

Gelatin Parfaits

Here's a fun twist on layered gelatin served in parfait glasses: Pour the first layer into the glasses, then tilt the glasses in the refrigerator while the gelatin sets. To do this, carefully lean the glasses against the side of the fridge and support the bases with a rolled towel. Once the first layer is firm, add the next layer and stand the glasses upright while it sets. This is an easy way to make your parfaits look impressive. —Mrs. Saburo Aburano, Ann Arbor, Michigan