Banana-Cream Parfaits

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   Combine cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and brown sugar in heavy medium saucepan.

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   Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.

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   Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 1/3 cups, stirring often, about 15 minutes.

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   Pour liquid into bowl; chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.

5. 5

   Using electric mixer, beat creme fraiche and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl until thickened and fluffy (mixture will thin out at first but then will thicken).

6. 6

   Discard vanilla bean and whisk vanilla cream until smooth.

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   Divide vanilla cream among 6 glasses; top each with 5 banana slices.

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   Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled cookies over each.

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   Divide whipped creme fraiche among glasses.

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    Top with remaining banana slices.

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    (Can be prepared 45 minutes ahead.

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    Cover and chill.)

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    Place 1 whole shortbread cookie in each glass and serve.

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    *Available at some supermarkets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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