Meals Matter

Creamy Pineapple Parfaits

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Vegetarian Times

Ingredients

8 slices Canned pineapple packed in juice, drained and chopped, juiced reserved

2 tbs Sugar, divided

1 tbs Rum, optional

10 oz Light whipped cream cheese

1 cup Nonfat vanilla yogurt

1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

1/2 12 oz Angel food cake, torn into bite-size pieces

Mint sprigs for garnish, optional

Preparation

Bring reserved pinapple juice and 1 Tbs sugar to a boil in small saucepan stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in rum, if desired. Set aside.

Puree cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla extract, and remaining 1Tbs sugar in food processor until smooth.

Place 4 angel food cake pieces at bottom of each of 4 wine glasses. Drizzle 2 Tbs pineapple juice mixture over cake. Spoon 2 Tbs chopped pineapple over top. Spoon 2 Tbs cream cheese mixture over pineapple. Repeat layering 2 more times, ending with cream cheese mixture. garnish with sprig of mint, if desired.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 415
Total Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 62
Protein: 13
Sodium: 580
Fiber: 2