Carrot Cake Cheesecake Parfaits

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided
• 2/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/3 cup grated carrot (about 1 carrot)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/3 cup flaked coconut

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar 1 to 2 minutes, or until fluffy. Add whipping cream, and beat until stiff peaks form.

In a medium bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients; toss well.

Distribute half cream cheese mixture evenly into 4 (8-ounce) stemmed glasses or dessert dishes; top with half pineapple mixture. Repeat layers. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves 4

Notes:
Be creative when selecting containers for such desserts as parfaits, mousses, souffles, and gelatins. Wine goblets and champagne flutes are easy and attractive options.