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Amaretto Parfait and New Year’s Round-Up

27 December, 2016 by Tara 6 Comments

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Celebrate the New Year with an Amaretto Parfait! Cubes of vanilla pound cake are layered with Amaretto Whipped Cream, Chocolate Ganache, and a splash of additional Amaretto for a decadent and beautiful dessert.

Disclaimer: Consume alcoholic beverages at your own risk and liability. This recipe is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink responsibly.

Amaretto Parfait

One of my favorite things about this Amaretto Parfait is how easily it comes together! You can even make the Amaretto whipped cream a day or two ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to layer (this also works with the chocolate ganache, but it needs to be reheated in a double boiler or in short spurts in the microwave until smooth and pourable again).

Start with a layer of Amaretto whipped cream in the bottom of each serving glass and cover with cubed vanilla pound cake (store-bought or your favorite recipe). Splash with a little Amaretto and top with a bit of chocolate ganache. Repeat these layers again until reaching the top of the glasses, finishing with the whipped cream. For a more festive look, garnish with some fancy sprinkles or dark chocolate curls.

Looking for more parfait recipes? Try my Meyer Lemon Graham Parfaits, Lemon Blueberry Parfait, and Matcha Kanten and Strawberry Parfait.

Amaretto Parfait

Amaretto is a sweet almond-flavored liqueur from Saronno, Italy. Some brands may include almonds, but most are actually traditionally made using apricot kernels. It is now available in most liquor stores, but you can also make your own (I have not tried yet).

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Amaretto Parfait

Amaretto Parfait Recipe

Adapted from The Cozy Apron

Amaretto Parfait
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Amaretto Parfait

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword amaretto, cake, chocolate, dessert, holiday, new year, parfait, whipped cream
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6 Servings

Ingredients

Amaretto Whipped Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

For serving:

  • 8 ounces vanilla pound cake ~1/2 loaf
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
  • Sprinkles or dark chocolate curls for garnish

Instructions

To make the Amaretto whipped cream:

  • In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer until it begins to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form. Add the amaretto and almond extract and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the chocolate ganache:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat and add the chocolate. Allow to sit for about 30 seconds before stirring to combine. Continue to stir until smooth. If not using right away, refrigerate in an airtight container and reheat right before using.

To assemble:

  • Slice the vanilla pound cake into small cubes. Add about 2 tablespoons of the whipped cream to the bottom of 4-6 individual serving glasses. Top each with 1/4 cup of the pound cake. Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the amaretto over the pound cake. Top with 2-3 tablespoons of the chocolate ganache. Repeat the layers until you get to the top of the glasses, ending with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate or sprinkles and serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    27 December, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Yum yum yum yum!!!

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  2. swathi

    27 December, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    I never tried parfait with alcohol, Your amaretto parfait looks really delicious and festive.

    Reply
  3. Linda @ Your Daily Food Choices

    27 December, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Oh my, what a gorgeous looking parfait! Love Amaretto and chocolate ganache. A must serve dessert!

    Reply
  4. Lisa | Garlic + Zest

    27 December, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    I love desserts spiked with amaretto — one of my favorite liqueurs!

    Reply
  5. Kristine

    27 December, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    Mmm this sounds delicious! I love the flavor of amaretto and the chocolate ganache is perfection! Yummy!

    Reply
  6. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

    27 December, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    This looks delightful! I love to flavour my whipped cream and adore all things amaretto!

    Reply

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