Kahlua Parfaits
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with these luxurious Kahlua Parfaits, a perfect blend of creamy decadence and bold coffee flavors. Featuring layers of velvety mascarpone whipped cream, coffee-soaked crushed cookies, and a hint of rich Kahlua liqueur, this easy-to-make treat is as elegant as it is delicious. Topped with dark chocolate shavings and an optional dollop of whipped cream, these parfaits are a show-stopping finish to any meal. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, they’re ideal for effortless entertaining or a romantic dinner for two. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible combination of textures and flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Mascarpone cheese
- 240 ml Heavy cream
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 ml Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
- 60 ml Espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 150 grams Ladyfingers or chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- 30 grams Dark chocolate, shaved or grated (for garnish)
- 60 ml Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the mixture until it reaches stiff peaks. Be sure not to overmix to prevent curdling.
In a small bowl, mix the Kahlua and cooled espresso or coffee. Set this aside as the soaking liquid.
In serving glasses or small dessert cups, start by creating the first layer: add about 2 tablespoons of the crushed cookies to the bottom.
Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of the Kahlua-coffee mixture over the cookie layer to moisten it.
Spoon or pipe a layer of the whipped mascarpone cream mixture on top of the cookies.
Repeat the layers—crushed cookies, Kahlua-coffee drizzle, and mascarpone cream—until the serving glasses are filled, finishing with the mascarpone layer.
Garnish each parfait with a generous sprinkling of dark chocolate shavings and, if desired, a dollop of whipped cream.
Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.4 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.5 g | 698% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 697 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 439 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 434 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.
