Blackberry Cloud Parfaits Recipes

JELL-O CLOUD PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour into 13x9-inch dish sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 2 hours or until gelatin is set but not firm.
• Use fork to break gelatin into small flakes. Spoon 2 Tbsp. gelatin into each of 8 parfait glasses; top with 2 Tbsp. COOL WHIP, pressing COOL WHIP against side of glass with back of spoon. Repeat layers. Top with remaining gelatin.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

LEMON BLUEBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Stir the blueberries, water, and sugar together in a small pot.
• Cook over medium-low heat until thick, syrup-y and reduced by half (5-10 minutes). Cool completely.
• Place the cream and honey in a large mixing bowl and whip on high speed until the cream holds soft peaks.
• Alternate layers of whipped cream, blueberries, and lemon curd in serving glasses.
• Garnish with lemon zest.

BLACKBERRY CLOUD PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 40 minutes. , Set aside 8 teaspoons whipped topping and eight blackberries for garnish. Fold yogurt and remaining whipped topping into gelatin., Divide half of the gelatin mixture among eight parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Layer with remaining blackberries and gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set. Garnish with reserved whipped topping and berries.

CHILLED BLACKBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Puree 6 cups blackberries in processor. Pour puree into fine strainer set over 4-cup measuring cup. Press on solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids in strainer. Measure 3 cups puree (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Stir 1 cup grape juice, 1 cup sugar and lemon peel into blackberry puree.
• Pour remaining 7 tablespoons grape juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over; let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes. Stir gelatin mixture over medium-low heat until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute (do not boil). Gradually whisk warm gelatin mixture into puree mixture. Transfer to 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Mix remaining 3 cups blackberries and 4 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Spoon generous 1/4 cup blackberry gelatin into each of 8 parfait glasses or wine glasses. Top with a few sweetened blackberries. Spoon about 1/3 cup Vanilla Whipped Cream over. Repeat layering. Top with a few more berries. Garnish with mint and serve.

BLACKBERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Whisk blackberry spread, 1 tablespoon amaretto and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl until smooth.
• Whisk sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk in egg. Add butter. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil and thickens, about 6 minutes. Boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Whisk in almond extract, 1 tablespoon amaretto and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
• Spoon 1 teaspoon blackberry spread mixture into bottom of each four 1-cup stemmed glasses. Top each with 4 blackberries, then with about 3 tablespoons hot pudding. Repeat layering twice more. Divide any remaining blackberries among glasses. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. (Blackberry parfaits can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)