Strawberry Parfaits
For $2.64 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 414 calories, 13g of protein, and 10g of fat. Head to the store and pick up amaretti cookie crumbs, ricotta cheese, strawberries, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Mother's Day event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place 2 cups of strawberry slices and granulated sugar in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Set strawberry puree aside.
Combine ricotta and next 4 ingredients (ricotta through vanilla) in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk. Spoon 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs into each of 4 parfait glasses. Top each portion with 2 tablespoons strawberry puree, 1/4 cup strawberry slices, and 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture; repeat the layers.
Drizzle the remaining strawberry puree over each serving. Chill for 2 hours. Top each parfait with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds.