Best Valentines Day Parfaits Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine the raspberries, granulated sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, mashing with a spoon. Press through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl using the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until cold.
• Make the mousse: Put the white chocolate and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted; whisk until smooth and creamy. Beat the remaining 1 3/4 cups heavy cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until foamy. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form, about 2 more minutes. Whisk about 1 cup of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the rest until combined.
• Divide half of the mousse among 6 small glasses; top each with about 1 tablespoon raspberry sauce and a few raspberries. Top with the remaining mousse, sauce and raspberries; sprinkle with shaved white chocolate. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

VALENTINE PARFAIT CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
• Make and bake cake as directed on box for cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with large round tip. Pipe dollop of frosting on top of each cupcake.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring once halfway through heating. Drizzle melted chocolate over frosted cupcakes; sprinkle with hearts. Store loosely covered.

PRE-VALENTINE DAY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Start with adding a few of the cookie crumbs to cover the bottom of each parfait glass.
• Next add in a dollop of no bake Cheesecake batter over cookie crumbs.
• Then top with fresh quartered strawberries or other fruit on top of cheesecake batter. Then repeat these steps until you reach the top of each dish.
• Garnish with a whole strawberry on top, and drizzle top with a glaze or favorite chocolate syrup if desired. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Enjoy this refreshing dessert.

VALENTINE'S DAY YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Choose a small clear bowl or glass and layer your yogurt, strawberry sauce or jam, fresh fruit, granola and mini chocolate chips. See notes below for substitutions and swaps.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

VALENTINE'S DAY PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, gently fold together the vanilla pudding and whipped cream or topping. If desired, stir in red food coloring.
• Using 2 parfait or sundae glasses, place one-fourth of the cake cubes in the bottom of each glass. Add one-fourth of the berries and one-fourth of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers. Serve immediately.