Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits
Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- ⅓ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 20 chocolate wafers, crushed
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure ⅓ cup; set aside
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice mixture until smooth. Bring to 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 one tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with ⅓ cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
