Cappuccino Cream Parfaits
Indulge in the luscious layers of flavor with these decadent Cappuccino Cream Parfaits, the perfect no-bake dessert for coffee lovers! Featuring velvety whipped cream, rich mascarpone blended with bold espresso, and a delightful crunch from crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, this elegant treat is as easy to assemble as it is to enjoy. Each parfait is beautifully topped with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and optional chocolate shavings for an irresistible finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking time, these parfaits are chilled to perfection, making them an ideal make-ahead dessert for gatherings. Perfectly balancing creamy, crunchy, and coffee-infused elements, these cappuccino parfaits will have everyone craving seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Espresso or strong brewed coffee (chilled)
- 4 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese
- 12 cookies Chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Grated chocolate or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and whip it with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese with the chilled espresso or strong brewed coffee. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, being careful not to deflate the cream too much. This will create the cappuccino cream layer.
To assemble the parfaits, take 4 individual serving glasses or dessert cups. Add a layer of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to the bottom of each glass.
Spoon a layer of the cappuccino cream over the crushed cookies, followed by a layer of the remaining plain whipped cream.
Repeat the layering process with more cookies, cappuccino cream, and whipped cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Dust the top layer lightly with unsweetened cocoa powder using a small sieve. Optionally, garnish with grated chocolate or chocolate shavings for extra flair.
Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.1 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 197.8 g | 989% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 804 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.4 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
