Name: Cookies and Cream Parfaits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos, finely crushed); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce; Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional); 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 16 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted); 1 cup fresh raspberries (divided); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared according to package directions or Greek yogurt); 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted); 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted); 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips; 1/4 cup chocolate syrup; Whole almonds for garnish; 2 medium apples (peeled and diced into small cubes); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cold butter (cubed); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

A delightful assortment of four distinct flavors of cookies and cream parfaits, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos, finely crushed)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
16 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
1 cup fresh raspberries (divided)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared according to package directions or Greek yogurt)
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Whole almonds for garnish
2 medium apples (peeled and diced into small cubes)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter (cubed)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla ice cream or vanilla custard

Instructions

Mix crushed cookies with melted butter; press half into the bottom of two tall glasses. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spoon half the cream over the crust, drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel, add remaining cookie crumbs, top with rest of cream and caramel, and garnish with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; press firmly into four mason jars or glasses and refrigerate. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, add lemon zest. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture. Drizzle in melted white chocolate and fold gently. Spoon half the mixture into glasses, add a layer of raspberries, cover with remaining mixture, and top with remaining raspberries and white chocolate. Chill for at least 2 hours to set.
Toast shredded coconut and sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely. Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions and chill, or use thick cold yogurt. Layer pudding/yogurt, toasted coconut/almonds, dark chocolate chunks, and chocolate syrup in a glass. Repeat layers, ending with toppings. Garnish with whole almonds and extra syrup. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook diced apples, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar for 5-7 minutes until tender, then cool. Mix flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cold cubed butter to create coarse crumbs. Layer cooled spiced apples and vanilla ice cream/custard in a glass, repeating layers. Sprinkle crumble topping generously over the final layer. Drizzle with vanilla extract if desired. Serve immediately to keep crumble crunchy.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Twix Cookies & Cream Parfait Tips: Ensure whipped cream is stiff enough to hold its shape; chill runny caramel briefly before drizzling. Best eaten within 2 hours of assembly to prevent soggy crusts.