Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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PARFAIT:
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1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
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1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
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1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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20 chocolate wafers, crushed
Directions
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1.
Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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