This delicious holiday dessert is easy to prepare and is sure to be a hit with family, friends and guests who may stop by.
Ingredients
| 4 c. frozen unsweetened cherries | 6 oz. ⅓-less-fat cream cheese |
| ½ c. black cherry preserves | ¾ c. chocolate wafer crumbs (about 15 cookies) |
| ½ c. sugar | Grated lemon rind (optional) |
| 2 T. fresh lemon juice |
Preparation
1. Combine cherries and preserves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
2. Combine sugar, juice, and cream cheese in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes). Cover and chill.
3. Spoon 2 teaspoons crumbs into each of 8 (8-ounce) glasses; top each with 11/2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture and 3 tablespoons cherry mixture. Repeat layers once, ending with cherry mixture. Garnish with rind, if desired.
YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: 1 parfait).
Nutritional Information: Calories: 236; Fat: 6.8g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Sodium: 147mg; Total Carbohydrates: 42.6g; Dietary Fiber: 1.6g; Protein: 3.5g.
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