Strawberry Cannoli Parfaits

Recipe courtesy of the Deen Bros Cookbook

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Tie the Knot Party

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RECIPE
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Prep Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 3 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 3 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 tablespoons amaretto or orange liqueur
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, chopped, optional
24 amaretti cookies, crushed
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and amaretto. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

In a large bowl, whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form (tips curl). In a medium bowl, stir half of the whipped cream into the ricotta to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream and cinnamon. Fold the pistachios into cream mixture.

Place a layer of crushed amaretti cookies in each of 4 parfait glasses. Top each with a layer of strawberry slices and then cannoli cream. Repeat layering. If desired, top with miniature chocolate chips.

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recipe Strawberry Cannoli Parfaits
susan charleston, SC 07-27-2009
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easy to make and so delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

found the amaretti cookies ar world market...made by Vicenzi, amaretto d'italia amaretti cookie. buy 2 packs because you'll... eat half a pack while making the parfaits! haha these are soooooooo good! this was the hit dessert at our party. elegant looking in the tall glass parfait glasses. i loved all the compliments! i finally broke down and gave away the recipe and the fact that i got it from paula! heeheeRead more
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nilgun St. Maarten, FL 03-28-2009
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Looks stunning
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is extremely easy and quick to make and looks very impressive. I mascerated the strawberries just for an hour with... Grand Marnier as I did not really want the alcohol taste. If you make ahead by a couple of hours like I did, the amaretti crumbs will soften, more tiramisu like so if you want the crunch you should not assemble it too far ahead. I will definitely make again but maybe with cream cheese and cream or mascarpone and cream...the Ricotta was a bit bland for me.Read more
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Sue Tewksbury, MA 03-10-2009
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BIG HIT!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for desert the same night we had Lobster Pot Pie - this was a perfect ending! I had to shell pistachios myself... as I couldn't find unsalted. Use almond cookies which can be found in a regular grocery store. This recipe really serves 6 easily. A great make-a-head when you are entertaining and a lovely presentation. I'm not usually successful as making deserts, so this is definitely a keeper!Read more
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LYNN akron, OH 05-12-2008
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Parfaits
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were quick and easy. I skipped the amaretto because I didn't have any- just mascerated the berries with a bit of sugar.... Also couldn't find the amaretti cookies but substituted ginger snaps for crunch. I have seen these cookies in a gourmet grocery store in my area or you might have luck at an Italian market if you have one nearby.Read more
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carlee chgo, IL 10-02-2007
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please help!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Where did you find the ameretti cookies??? I can't find them and I would love to try the recipe. Please help.
recipe Strawberry Cannoli Parfaits
susan houston, TX 09-09-2007
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simply divine
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Delicious! I used whipped topping instead of the cream to make it quicker. Tons of flavors going on-so it kept my guests... guessing! The cinnamon was great in the whipped topping. EASY!Read more