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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
- 1. Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside.
- 2. 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.
- 3. Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla; process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips.
- 4. 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.
- 5.
Nutrition Facts
1 parfait: 300 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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