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This refreshing layered dessert from Light & Tasty's Test Kitchen really looks-and tastes-special! Families will go for this budget blend of chocolate cookies, cherry gelatin and creamy topping.
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 parfait equals 146 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
Originally published as Cherry Chocolate Parfaits in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p19
Gelatin ParfaitsHere'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
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
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Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by rfwvess
I didn't make parfaits, I made it in a chocolate pie crust. It was really good
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by KimFiscus
This was just OK. It sounded better than what it was. It was also too expensive and too time consuming to make again based on the result. The picture is not accurate either.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by janicespearson
I was disappointed. It was no big deal. Sounded better than it actually was.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by BETTY 10
I was very happy with it always looking for a recipe with low fats & sugars.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by merumick
Good tasting low-fat dessert! Bottom layer needed to be sweeter though. Since I didn't have any, I omitted the cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies. Still great tasting! Easy to make!
Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2010 by poppygirl12
I was excited to try this recipe but found it to be just o.k. My family found it to be not very flavorful, and the bottom not very sweet. A lot of work for a mediocre dessert.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by sweetpeasweet16
OH MY GOSH IT LOOKS SO GOOD!
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