Christmas Cake Parfaits
Transform your holiday table into a showstopper with these luscious Christmas Cake Parfaits! This no-bake dessert layers crumbled Christmas fruitcake, creamy vanilla custard, tangy cranberry sauce, and crunchy walnuts or pecans for an irresistible combination of textures and festive flavors. Finished with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crumbled gingerbread cookies, and a garnish of fresh mint leaves dusted in powdered sugar, these parfaits bring a snowy, elegant charm to your holiday celebrations. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for last-minute entertaining, offering a versatile serving option in individual glasses or jars. Indulge in this easy, make-ahead Christmas dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Christmas fruitcake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Vanilla custard (prepared)
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 1 cup Cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.5 cup Crumbled gingerbread cookies
- 12 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Gather small glasses, jars, or dessert parfait cups to create individual servings.
2. Crumble the Christmas fruitcake into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
3. In the bottom of each glass, add a layer of crumbled fruitcake, about 2-3 tablespoons, and press gently.
4. Add a layer of vanilla custard, approximately 2 tablespoons, spreading it evenly on top of the cake layer.
5. Add about 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce on top of the custard, spreading it nicely to create a visually appealing layer.
6. Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts or pecans over the cranberry layer for added texture and nutty flavor.
7. Repeat the layering process—crumbled fruitcake, custard, cranberry sauce, and nuts—until the glass is filled or reaches the desired height, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
8. Top the parfait with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
9. Sprinkle a little crumbled gingerbread cookie over the whipped cream for a festive touch.
10. Garnish each parfait with a fresh mint leaf and a light dusting of powdered sugar to give it a snowy appearance.
11. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your festive Christmas Cake Parfaits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.0 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 686 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1134 mg | 24% | |
*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.
