Taste of Home
Coconut Parfaits
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing Cook: 5 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 servings.
EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too.
I found this dessert recipe in the early '50s and since then, it has earned a place in my tried-and-true file.
I had to make adjustments to prepare it for two people, but it can be easily increased to serve any number.
-Merval Harvey, Glennie, Michigan
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons water
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
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1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
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2.
In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. Pour into dishes. Freeze 1 hour or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and coconut.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 433 calories, 33g fat (22g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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