MOCHA LATTE PARFAITS

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When hosting a small dinner party, our home economists suggest you serve these pretty parfaits. Assemble them earlier in the day for a no-fuss dessert!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 teaspoon shortening
Chocolate jimmies
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
LATTE CREAM:
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip rims of four parfait glasses in chocolate; sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set., In a small saucepan, combine the cream, egg yolks, vanilla, coffee granules and remaining chocolate chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Cool, stirring several times., In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in 1 tablespoon whipping cream. Add remaining cream; beat cream mixture until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold 1-1/2 cups of cream mixture into cooled chocolate mixture. , Spoon about 1/4 cup chocolate mousse into each parfait glass; spoon or pipe about 1/4 cup cream mixture over mousse. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 50g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 234mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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