Individual Cherry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe Video
Ingredients
Dried Cherries - 6 ounces, 1 cup
Water - 1 cup
Granulated Sugar - 1/2 cup
Coarse Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Cream Cheese - 6 ounces, softened
Part-Skim Ricotta - 3/4 cup
Pure Vanilla Extract - 1/2 teaspoon
Confectioner's Sugar - 1/4 cup
Amaretti Cookies - 8, coarsely chopped
Directions
MAKING
1. Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Bring to a simmer, and cook, occasionally stirring, for 20 minutes.
3. Let cool.
4. Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioner's sugar and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth.
5. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, and then top each with ricotta mixture.
SERVING
6. Sprinkle tops with amaretti cookies and serve immediately.
1. Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Bring to a simmer, and cook, occasionally stirring, for 20 minutes.
3. Let cool.
4. Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioner's sugar and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth.
5. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, and then top each with ricotta mixture.
SERVING
6. Sprinkle tops with amaretti cookies and serve immediately.
Editors Review
Preparing gourmet desserts can be really easy and you will realize it once you watch this video of Individual Cherry Cheesecake Parfait. It is a very easy dessert prepared in no time and looks classy. Surprise your diners next time with this treat.Chef
