We are in the midst of spring with weather acting very moody. Taste buds getting confused. It's hot and I want something cool and quick. It gets colder and I crave for something baked and goey. But one thing remains constant, a want for a quick dessert. I recently discovered parfaits and it's many variations. I've combined a lot of different ingredients and this one seems to be my hubby's favorite. Although he has an aversion to coconut when not fresh...this one has passed his test.
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Fruity cocktails have always inspired me with my desserts. Sometimes, its all in the name. Entertaining is fun when cocktails are involved and especially involved in a dessert but slightly guilt free. This is especially a good one to bookmark, cause' you can prep everything ahead and spoon it into beautiful glasses and you are good to hang out with friends.
Had my girlfriends over for a light lunch and this won them over. Not a great mango lover myself...(don't hate me)...I added mango bits to satisfy my gals who love the king of fruits.
The Parfait is a delicate mix of yoghurt and coconut cream whipped up with pureed pineapple and topped with mangoes. You could make this a bit naughty by adding a dash of coconut rum and the adults would not have a thing to complain about. This bright flavored parfait surprised me and truly makes anyone feel special, best of all a dessert doesn't get simpler than this.
PINA COLADA PARFAIT
Ingredients: Serves 4
Pineapple- 1/2 cup pureed
Thick coconut cream-1/2 cup
Yoghurt thick hung -1/2 cup
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Mangoes - 1 whole chopped
Method:
1. Use the thick part of the coconut cream from a can.
2. Beat the coconut cream and yoghurt with sugar till a light airy consistency
3. Mix in pureed pineapple
4. Spoon in glasses alternative with the cream and mangoes.
ENJOY!!
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Not a big fan of mangoes ;), but this parfait itself tastes really good.
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