Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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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.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
PARFAIT:
- 1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 20 chocolate wafers, crushed
Directions
- Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside.
- 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.