Irish Whiskey Parfaits
Indulge in the rich, boozy decadence of Irish Whiskey Parfaits, the perfect no-bake dessert for entertaining or a special treat. This easy, elegant recipe layers velvety whipped cream, buttery cookie crumbles, and a luscious homemade whiskey-cinnamon syrup, all crowned with a sprinkle of finely grated dark chocolate. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time combined, these parfaits strike the perfect balance between sophistication and simplicity. Ideal for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or anytime you crave a unique dessert with a touch of Irish charm, this recipe is a show-stopper. Serve them chilled for an irresistibly creamy and crunchy treat that’s equal parts indulgent and effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups Butter cookies (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate (finely grated, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Irish whiskey, granulated sugar, water, and ground cinnamon. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to slightly thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
Prepare the butter cookie crumbles by placing the cookies in a resealable bag and gently crushing them with a rolling pin until they form coarse crumbs. Alternatively, you can pulse them a few times in a food processor.
To assemble the parfaits, select four serving glasses. Start with a layer of cookie crumbles at the bottom of each glass.
Drizzle a small spoonful of the cooled whiskey syrup over the cookie layer in each glass.
Spoon a layer of the whipped cream on top of the cookie crumbles and whiskey syrup. Repeat the layers (cookie crumbles, whiskey syrup, whipped cream) until the glasses are filled, ending with a swirl of whipped cream on top.
Garnish each parfait with a sprinkle of finely grated dark chocolate.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.2 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 1523 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.4 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*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.
