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Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits

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. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas

8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling

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

Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough
water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside.
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.
Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover
and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla;

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Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits (continued)

Directions (continued)

process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate
chips.
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.

Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait equals 300 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.