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The holidays are just a few weeks away and therefore now is the perfect time to make Easy Christmas Parfaits. In addition, they can be made gluten-free and served as a salad or tasty dessert. Either way, they are delicious and festive and will add a charming touch to any tablescape.
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First, these tasty little parfaits begin with a 6-ounce box of both lime gelatin and cherry gelatin. Dissolve both gelatins in hot water, let cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until set.
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Once the gelatin is firm, remove it from the refrigerator and stir until the gelatin resembles little chunks.
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Next, add whipped topping to each bowl of gelatin and mix until well combined.
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Fill parfait glasses by alternating the red and green gelatin. One recipe makes four to five (8-ounce) parfaits.
For the final touch, garnish each parfait with a big squirt of aerosol whipped cream (or a big dollop of whipped topping) and a slice of kiwi and strawberry. Feel free to substitute whipped coconut cream in place of dairy whipped cream.
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You can make Easy Christmas Parfaits the day ahead, but again, I suggest adding the garnish right before serving.
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Easy Christmas Parfaits
A festive, flavorful, and delightful treat that's perfect for all of your holiday entertaining!
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) box lime gelatin (GF Option: use gluten-free gelatin)
- 1 (6-ounce) box cherry gelatin (GF Option: use gluten-free gelatin)
- 1 (12-ounce) tub whipped topping (GF Option: use whipped heavy cream or coconut cream)
- 1 fresh kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 2 - 3 fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced
- Optional: 1 can aerosol whipped cream topping (Omit for gluten-free option)
Instructions
- Pour lime gelatin into a medium mixing bowl and pour cherry gelatin into a separate mixing bowl.
- Add 3 cups boiling water to each bowl of gelatin; stir until well dissolved. Cool gelatin to room temperature; refrigerate until set.
- With a large spoon, stir until gelatin resembles little chunks. Add approximately 6 ounces of whipped topping; stir until well combined.
- Alternate filling parfaits glasses with red and green gelatin mixtures.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish each parfait with a squirt of aerosol whipped cream or a dollop of whipped topping. Serve.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Feel free to use strawberry gelatin instead of cherry. You may also substitute whipped heavy cream or coconut cream in place of the whipped topping.
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Easy Christmas Parfaits really are nearly effortless to make and I love the alternating red and green colors. So pretty and festive!
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Note: Instead of making individual parfaits you can also make an Easy Christmas Trifle using the exact same layering method as for the parfaits.
Happy Holidays!
Linda
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