Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits

By á-25087

Here is a dessert recipe you break out for special occasions! The best part? It's super quick and easy, but tastes gourmet and delicious!

Ingredients

• CHERRY SAUCE:
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• PARFAIT:
• 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 20 chocolate wafers, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla; process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips.

Place 1 tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with 1/3 cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.