Chocolate Strawberry Cheerios Parfaits Recipes

CHOCOLATE BERRY PARFAITS

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This creamy dessert is easy to make for weekday dinners, yet pretty enough for company. Instant chocolate pudding is layered with a mixture of pureed strawberries and whipped cream to create yummy parfaits. For quicker results, use whipped topping rather than whipping cream...or serve in a single bowl.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; set aside. Drain strawberries (discard the juice or save for another use); place berries in a blender. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in strawberry puree. Divide half of the chocolate pudding among four or six parfait glasses. Top with half of the strawberry mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with a strawberry slice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRAWBERRY PARFAITS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Hull and quarter 1 quart strawberries. Toss with 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle a layer of gingersnap crumbs or graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of parfait glasses. Top with the berries. Mix 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then spoon over the berries.

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY PARFAIT RECIPE

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Layers upon layers of buttery cake, rich chocolate filling and ripe strawberries make this chocolate parfait an irresistible treat! Perfect for last minute guests or as a quick after dinner dessert!

Yield 1 parfait

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 slices Sara Lee® All-Butter Pound Cake, diced
1/2 cup diced ripe strawberries
2/3 cup chocolate filling (recipe below)
!Chocolate filling (makes 3 cups!!!!)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
~ 1 tablespoon whole milk or heavy cream

Steps:

!Chocolate filling In a mixing bowl add the cream cheese and the butter. With the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed until creamy. Gently, beat in the powder sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time mixing it in before adding more. Once all the sugar is added, beat in the cocoa powder as well. Stir in the salt, vanilla extract and a few drops of milk to reach your desired consistency. I prefer a lighter fluffier filling and add a generous tablespoon of heavy cream. Beat until everything in mixed in. !Assemble the parfait. Pipe a little chocolate filling on the bottom of a 15oz glass. Top with half of the diced pound cake. Pipe another layer of chocolate filling. Arrange the strawberries on top of the chocolate filling. Top with the remaining diced cake and finish with a little more chocolate filling. Decorate with a fresh strawberry and chocolate sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1766.88, Fat 5.76