Cookie ‘n’ Almond Parfaits

Name: Cookie 'n' Almond Parfaits
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 25 miniature cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies; 1 egg white; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons water; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Dash salt; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

"These pretty layered parfaits are delectable," enthuses Carol Hagerty of Upper Arlington, Ohio. "You can easily make more for company, too."

Ingredients

25 miniature cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1 egg white
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Dash salt
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Set aside four cookies for garnish. Crush the remaining cookies; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the egg white, sugar, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Beat over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Add almond extract and salt; beat until stiff peaks form. In a bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into meringue mixture. Spoon half the cookie crumbs into two parfait glasses; top with half of filling. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with reserved cookies.