Chocolate-Covered Cherry Parfaits

1. 1

   Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set aside.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and brandy. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.

4. 4

   Spoon half of the mousse, cream mixture and cherries into four parfait glasses. Layer with remaining cream mixture, mousse and cherries. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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