Christmas Cake Parfaits Recipe

Transform leftover Christmas cake into a stunning Boxing Day dessert! This elegant parfait recipe, inspired by Gourmet Magazine's December 1985 issue, layers creamy ice cream with rum-soaked fruitcake for a festive treat that's both easy and impressive. Perfect for a post-Christmas celebration or any special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 277.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Christmas Cake Parfaits

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How to Make Christmas Cake Parfaits

  1. Dice 2 cups of Christmas cake into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the cake with 1/4 cup of dark rum and let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the cake to absorb the rum.
  2. In each of six 6-ounce parfait glasses, layer softened vanilla ice cream (about 1 cup total, divided) and the rum-soaked fruitcake mixture. Begin with a layer of ice cream and end with a layer of fruitcake. Aim for 3-4 layers per glass.
  3. Freeze the filled parfait glasses, loosely covered, for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the ice cream to firm up.
  4. While the parfaits freeze, prepare the whipped cream garnish (optional).
  5. Just before serving, in a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip (optional).
  6. Garnish the parfaits with a swirl of whipped cream and candied fruit, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

55g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Christmas Cake Parfaits?

Christmas Cake Parfaits takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Christmas Cake Parfaits?

Christmas Cake Parfaits has approximately 277.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Christmas Cake Parfaits?

The key ingredients for Christmas Cake Parfaits are Fruitcake, Dark Rum, Vanilla Ice Cream, Heavy Cream, Candied Fruit. See the full list with measurements above.

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