Patriotic Parfaits Recipes

PATRIOTIC CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat the Neufchatel, yogurt and sour cream with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and beat again until smooth.
• Combine the crumbled cookies and cereals together in a small bowl.
• Build the parfaits: Place a small spoonful of the cheesecake mixture in the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses or wine goblets. Add a layer of fruit, followed by a second layer of the cheesecake mixture; top with a layer of the crumbs. Repeat. Arrange a final layer of berries on top, place a decorative dollop of the last of the cheesecake mixture and sprinkle with the crumbs.

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• In each of 4 parfait glasses or wine glasses, layer strawberries, whipped topping and blueberries. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

STAR-SPANGLED PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place strawberries and blueberries in separate bowls. Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette; toss to coat. In a small bowl, mix yogurt and mint., Spoon strawberries into 4 parfait glasses. Layer each with yogurt mixture and blueberries. If desired, top with coconut.

RED, WHITE, & BLUE PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add half the granola to your cup or jar, then half the strawberries and blueberries. Spoon half the yogurt over the top. Layer again with granola, then berries, then remaining yogurt. Top with star-shaped strawberries and blueberries if desired. Serve with a long spoon.

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Gather ingredients. Wash berries. Chop strawberries into 8ths and angel food cake into cubes.
• If making your own whipped cream, make it just prior to putting parfaits together.
• Line up 4 mason jars or clear plastic cups.
• Place a small amount of whipped cream in the bottom of each jar.
• Add a layer of blueberries.
• Add 4-5 pieces of cubed angel food cake.
• Add another layer of whipped cream. If room, add another layer of angel food cake.
• Carefully place chopped strawberries on top.
• Add additional layers depending on height of glass.
• Finish with a nice swirl of whipped cream and top with a whole strawberry.
• Optional: For adults only, pour a tablespoon of Grand Marnier or your favorite liqueur on top of whipped cream for a really indulgent treat.

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour into 9 parfait or dessert glasses.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
• Spoon 2 cups COOL WHIP over desserts; top with berries and remaining COOL WHIP.

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk the honey, cornstarch, and milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
• Mix a small amount of the milk mixture into the egg substitute. Stir the egg mixture into the milk mixture in the saucepan. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the vanilla and allow to cool.
• Spoon a layer of the custard into each of 6 parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons (25 mL) of the blueberries. Add another layer of the milk mixture. Top with 2 tablespoons (25 mL) of the raspberries. Repeat layering. Chill.

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water.
• Pour into serving bowl or 8 dessert glasses.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
• Spoon whipped topping over gelatin in bowl or glasses.
• Top with strawberries.
• Garnish with additional whipped topping, if desired.

LITE PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour evenly into 9 parfait or dessert glasses.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
• Spoon 2 cups of the whipped topping over gelatin. Top with blueberries and remaining 1 cup whipped topping.