White Chocolate-Candy Cane Parfaits Recipe

Name: White Chocolate-Candy Cane Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 cup 2% milk; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely crushed candy canes, divided; 1/3 cup crushed shortbread cookies; Additional crushed candy canes

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup 2% milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely crushed candy canes, divided
1/3 cup crushed shortbread cookies
Additional crushed candy canes

1
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir with a wire whisk 2-3 minutes longer or until thickened.
2
Remove from the heat. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate until melted. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Press waxed paper onto surface of pudding; refrigerate until chilled.
3
In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 2 tablespoons crushed candies.
4
In each of eight dessert dishes, layer 1/4 cup pudding and 2 teaspoons crushed candies and cookie crumbs. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with additional crushed candies.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided, and more.

Yes, White Chocolate-Candy Cane 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.

White Chocolate-Candy Cane Parfaits

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