Coconut Mango Parfaits Recipe

Name: Coconut Mango Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 1/3 cup sour cream; 12 to 16 gingersnap or shortbread cookies, crumbled; 1 large, ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced; 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/3 cup sour cream
12 to 16 gingersnap or shortbread cookies, crumbled
1 large, ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

1
To make the custard, in a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water.
2
In a wok over medium-high heat, combine 3/4 cup of the cream and the vanilla, sugar, and butter.
3
Add the cornstarch and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mixture begins to boil.
4
Remove from the heat and stir in the Coconut and sour cream.
5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
6
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
7
In 4 parfait glasses, layer the crumbled cookies evenly with the custard and mango.
8
Use as many cookies as youd like, depending on whether you prefer a lot of cookie crunch or just little.
9
In a mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream with the confectioners sugar.
10
Top each parfait with some whipped cream and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Coconut Mango Parfaits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Mango Parfaits

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