Black+Forest+Cannoli+Parfait

__// Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits //__

By //Annetta// (Maneesha Palakurthi)



Prep Time: 25 minutes, then chill Recipe serves 8

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons lemon juice

In the parfait: 1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 20 chocolate wafers, crushed


 * 1) Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside.
 * 2) In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and lemon juice. Cool.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4) Place 1 tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with 1/3 cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.