Easy Cherry Macaroon Parfaits Recipes

CHEERY CHERRY PARFAITS

For a change of pace, layer the pudding with peach, strawberry or blueberry pie filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spoon 1/4 cup pudding into each of four parfait glasses. , Layer each with 1/3 cup cookie crumbs and 1/4 cup pie filling. Top with the remaining pudding and cookie crumbs. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix
8 date oatmeal cookies, coarsely crumbled
1 cup cherry pie filling

PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS

Just the treat you want to serve for a dessert that's fast, lovely and scrumptious!-Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Combine pie filling and extract; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Spoon half into parfait glasses; top with the pie filling. Repeat with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with whipped topping, almonds and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped topping, sliced almonds and fresh mint, optional

CHERRY MACAROONS

I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.-Sherma Talbot, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff). , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped