Tiramisu Parfaits Recipe
Description:
Treat your guests to a tantalizing dessert experience with these Tiramisu Parfaits. Perfect for showcasing your culinary skills at intimate gatherings, this simplified version of the Italian classic ensures a delightful indulgence without the fuss. By swapping out traditional ingredients like mascarpone and ladyfingers, and opting for cream cheese and chocolate chip cookies, you elevate both flavor and texture, making every spoonful a symphony of taste sensations. Serve these parfaits in elegant stemmed water goblets for a stunning presentation that will leave everyone impressed.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes + chilling time (6 hours or overnight)
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1/2 cup | Water |
1/2 cup | Dark corn syrup |
1/4 cup | Instant espresso |
2 tbsp | Instant coffee powder |
2 tbsp | Powdered sugar |
3/4 cup | Powdered sugar |
1 | Package cream cheese |
1 1/2 cups | Heavy cream |
12 | Chocolate chip cookies |
Instructions:
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Prepare Coffee Syrup:
- In a small bowl, combine coffee liqueur, water, dark corn syrup, instant espresso, and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Mix until well blended.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of the prepared coffee syrup, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and cream cheese.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth and fluffy.
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Whip the Cream:
- In another large bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream and the remaining 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Combine Cream Cheese and Whipped Cream:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
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Assemble the Parfaits:
- Break up 1 chocolate chip cookie into the bottom of each of the 6 parfait glasses or wine goblets.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the coffee syrup over the crumbled cookie in each glass.
- Spread approximately 1/3 cup of the cream cheese filling over the coffee-soaked cookies in each glass.
- Repeat the layers of cookies, coffee syrup, and cream cheese filling until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of cream cheese filling on top.
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Final Touch:
- Dust the tops of the parfaits with sifted cocoa powder for a finishing touch.
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Chill:
- Cover the assembled parfaits and refrigerate them for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the desserts to set.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 715.8
- Fat: 46.4g
- Saturated Fat: 24.3g
- Cholesterol: 136mg
- Sodium: 312.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 66.1g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 33g
- Protein: 5.9g
Keywords:
Low Protein, Less Than 60 Minutes, No Cook, Refrigerator, Easy
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can use espresso instead of instant coffee powder in the coffee syrup.
- Ensure the heavy cream is well chilled before whipping for best results.
- To make ahead, prepare the parfaits and refrigerate them, adding the cocoa powder just before serving.
- Experiment with different types of cookies for variations in flavor and texture.