White Chocolate Cherry Parfaits Recipe

Name: White Chocolate Cherry Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup milk; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

1
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Add cherries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Refrigerate until chilled.
2
In another saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until chocolate is melted. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped cream
4
Spoon 1/4 cup mousse into each parfait glass. Top with a rounded 1/4 cup of cherry mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until chilled.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup cold water, 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, and more.

Yes, White Chocolate Cherry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Chocolate Cherry Parfaits

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