Apricot Parfaits Recipe

Indulge in these delightful Apricot Parfaits, a delectable recipe inspired by Real Simple Magazine! This elegant dessert is incredibly easy to customize – use apricot, strawberry, or raspberry preserves and your choice of shortbread or chocolate wafer cookies. Each layer of creamy vanilla pudding, sweet preserves, and crunchy cookies creates a symphony of flavors and textures in your mouth. Perfect for a quick dessert or an elegant treat for guests!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 328.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Parfaits

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How to Make Apricot Parfaits

  1. In a small bowl, gently stir 1/4 cup of your chosen preserves until slightly thinned.
  2. Divide the preserves equally among 4 parfait glasses (approximately 1 tablespoon per glass).
  3. Top each layer of preserves with 2-3 broken shortbread cookies or chocolate wafers.
  4. Spoon 1/2 cup of vanilla pudding over the cookies in each glass.
  5. Add another tablespoon of preserves on top of the pudding.
  6. Finish each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream (Cool Whip or homemade).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

174g

Fat

25g

Carbs

20g

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