Because here is the easiest dessert on the planet. Want a eye-pleasing dessert? Check. Want a super easy reicpe with not many dishes? Check. And of course, one that will have people smacking their lips and think you belong on the Martha Stewart show or maybe even have your own show? Check. This was my first time making parfaits and I can now say I am their #1 fan. Maybe they should start a baseball team...the Pasadena Parfaits??
These layers have me all excited!
"Cherry Cream Cheese Parfaits"
Ingredients:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Directions:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among eight dessert dishes, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add milk until blended. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Spoon 1/4 cup into each dish. Top with pie filling, about 1/4 cup in each. Yield: 8 servings.
Lewis's buddy - the not "so well" known Clark.
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ReplyDeleteThat was me Priscilla... the gremlins got me again ;-(
ReplyDeleteOk...That's some great dessert you've got there and no baking on a hot muggy day..makes even better!!! ;-)
Priscilla those look really good! I like your photos. I'm still learning!
ReplyDeleteWith temps outside hot enough to sizzle an egg on concrete, I am all for not turning on a stove.
ReplyDeleteYour pics look great!
Hello Clark ...
This is a great summer dessert idea!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm....delish. When I was 16, my culinary skills ended at ordering pizza. I am so impressed.
ReplyDeleteLucy - yes! no baking on a *hot* day!
ReplyDeleteTheresa - thank you! I am still learning about taking photos too.
OhioMom - wow, the weather must be hot. i guess you wouln't want to turn the stove on!
Barbara - thank you!
Brooke - it was really good. if it wasn't for my parents, my culinary skills would have ended there too.:) thank you for the compliment!
yummy! now I need to find some cute parfait dishes to serve this treat in. :)
ReplyDeleteParfaits are one of my favorite summer desserts! If only I had parfait glasses like that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely parfait! And very nice photos, too!
ReplyDeleteLooking at this perfect parfait, nobody would ever know it was so dead simple. I like the team name - I would play for this team - do we get parfait at 7th inning stretch?
ReplyDeleteOh I looooove easy peasy desserts!!! Cos you get to eat them sooner!
ReplyDeleteHope Clark feels better soon!
Clark is cute, he would trully deserve such a delicious sweet treat ;)
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ReplyDeletemmmmm i would love to have one of those! so easy and delicious
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